US Bridges

West Virginia 20 over Price Run

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. South JCT CR21 · Structure no. 00000000052A060

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 20 over Price Run is a concrete frame carrying West Virginia 20 over Price Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 20
CrossesPrice Run
Location0.06 Mi. South JCT CR21
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.49858, -80.56267
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 20 over Price Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 20 over Price Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 20 over Price Run carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 20 over Price Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 20 over Price Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.