Main Street over Fishing Creek
FairPosted for loadWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.50 Mi. West JCT Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000052A998
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 279 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,445 by 2040. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Fishing Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Fishing Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.