West Virginia 14 over Big Run
PoorPosted for loadWood County, West Virginia · 0.20 M North of CR 21/2 · Structure no. 00000000054A039
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 14 over Big Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 14 over Big Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,085 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 14 over Big Run built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 14 over Big Run 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 14 over Big Run carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 14 over Big Run?
The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 14 over Big Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.