West Virginia 20 over Little Fishing Creek
GoodWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.18 Mi. South JCT WV7 · Structure no. 00000000052A070
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 20 over Little Fishing Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 20 over Little Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 20 over Little Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 20 over Little Fishing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does West Virginia 20 over Little Fishing Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 20 over Little Fishing Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 20 over Little Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.