US Bridges

West Virginia 95 over CR 32

FairPosted for load

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.27 M East of CR 2/14 · Structure no. 00000000054A157

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 95 over CR 32 is a concrete frame carrying West Virginia 95 over CR 32 in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,445 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 95
CrossesCR 32
Location0.27 M East of CR 2/14
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.24672, -81.57606
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2022)
Projected traffic11,445 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 95 over CR 32 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 95 over CR 32 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 95 over CR 32 carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 95 over CR 32?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 95 over CR 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.