US Bridges

West Virginia 20 over Reader Run

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South Jct. CR 52 · Structure no. 00000000052A146

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 20 over Reader Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying West Virginia 20 over Reader Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,320 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 20
CrossesReader Run
Location0.01 Mi. South Jct. CR 52
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.56975, -80.72798
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2020)
Projected traffic5,320 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 Reader Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 20 over Reader 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 October 2022.

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

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 20 over Reader Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 20 over Reader Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.