US Bridges

West Virginia 31 over Ohio R & City Streets

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mile West of Wv 14 · Structure no. 00000000054A159

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,497 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,745
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 31 over Ohio R & City Streets is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying West Virginia 31 over Ohio R & City Streets in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,745 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,332 by 2042. The structure is 2,497 ft (761.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 31
CrossesOhio R & City Streets
Location0.10 Mile West of Wv 14
RouteState Highway 31
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40876, -81.44814
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,497 ft (761.1 m)
Longest span650 ft (198.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,745 (2022)
Projected traffic12,332 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$11.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 31 over Ohio R & City Streets built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 31 over Ohio R & City Streets 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 31 over Ohio R & City Streets carry?

About 11,745 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 31 over Ohio R & City Streets?

The structure is 2,497 ft (761.1 m) long with a longest span of 650 ft (198.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 31 over Ohio R & City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.