US Bridges

West Virginia 20 over Fishing Creek

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI South JCT CR20/14 · Structure no. 00000000052A134

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 20 over Fishing Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 20 over Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,119 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 20
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.17 MI South JCT CR20/14
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.56113, -80.68928
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2020)
Projected traffic6,119 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 20 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 20 over 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 April 2023.

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

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 20 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 20 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.