West Virginia 5 over Little Kanawha River
PoorPosted for loadWirt County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mile West of CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000053A010
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 401 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 5 over Little Kanawha River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying West Virginia 5 over Little Kanawha River in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2042. The structure is 401 ft (122.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 West Virginia 5 over Little Kanawha River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 5 over Little Kanawha River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does West Virginia 5 over Little Kanawha River carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 5 over Little Kanawha River?
The structure is 401 ft (122.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 5 over Little Kanawha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.