County Route 76 over North Fork Richwood Run
FairWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. East CR15/2 · Structure no. 00000000052A095
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 76 over North Fork Richwood Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 76 over North Fork Richwood Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 County Route 76 over North Fork Richwood Run built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 76 over North Fork Richwood 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 County Route 76 over North Fork Richwood Run carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 76 over North Fork Richwood Run?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 76 over North Fork Richwood Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.