County Route 26/2 over Paden Fork
PoorWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. West Jct. CR 26 · Structure no. 00000000052A078
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 26/2 over Paden Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 26/2 over Paden Fork in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 26/2 over Paden Fork built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 26/2 over Paden Fork 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 26/2 over Paden Fork carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 26/2 over Paden Fork?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 26/2 over Paden Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.