US Bridges

West Virginia 20 over Shenango Creek

FairPosted for load

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.33 Mi. North JCT C20/14 · Structure no. 00000000052A067

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 20 over Shenango Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying West Virginia 20 over Shenango Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,055 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 20
CrossesShenango Creek
Location0.33 Mi. North JCT C20/14
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.56535, -80.69664
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,055 by 2043
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$300,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 20 over Shenango Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 20 over Shenango Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 20 over Shenango Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 20 over Shenango Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 20 over Shenango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.