West Virginia 14 over Little Kanawha River
PoorPosted for loadWood County, West Virginia · 0.34 Mile North of Wv 95 · Structure no. 00000000054A037
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 905 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 14 over Little Kanawha River is a steel truss - thru carrying West Virginia 14 over Little Kanawha River in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 90 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 4 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,002 by 2035. The structure is 905 ft (275.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 14 over Little Kanawha River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is West Virginia 14 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 14 over Little Kanawha River carry?
About 19,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 14 over Little Kanawha River?
The structure is 905 ft (275.9 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 14 over Little Kanawha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.