US Bridges

County Route 21/22 over County Route 21/22

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.07 M North of CR 40/5 · Structure no. 00000000054A061

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21/22 over County Route 21/22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21/22 over County Route 21/22 in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21/22
CrossesCounty Route 21/22
Location0.07 M North of CR 40/5
RouteCounty Highway 2122
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.14056, -81.54912
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic373 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21/22 over County Route 21/22 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21/22 over County Route 21/22 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 21/22 over County Route 21/22 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21/22 over County Route 21/22?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21/22 over County Route 21/22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.