US Bridges

West Virginia 20 over Richwood Run

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. South JCT CR 76 · Structure no. 00000000052A143

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 20 over Richwood Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 20 over Richwood Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesWest Virginia 20
CrossesRichwood Run
Location0.08 Mi. South JCT CR 76
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates39.52727, -80.63856
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Richwood Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 20 over Richwood Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 20 over Richwood Run carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 20 over Richwood Run?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 20 over Richwood Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.