County Route 80 over North Fork Fishing Creek
PoorPosted for loadWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR15 · Structure no. 00000000052A096
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 80 over North Fork Fishing Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 80 over North Fork Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 80 over North Fork Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 80 over North Fork Fishing Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 80 over North Fork Fishing Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 80 over North Fork Fishing Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 80 over North Fork Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.