West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek
PoorPosted for loadWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.21 Mi. North JCT CR20/5 · Structure no. 00000000052A059
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,532 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.