US Bridges

Wv 68 over Wv 68 North Fork Lee CR

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI North of C.R. 9/9 · Structure no. 00000000054A259

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 68 over Wv 68 North Fork Lee CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 68 over Wv 68 North Fork Lee CR in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 68
CrossesWv 68 North Fork Lee CR
Location0.04 MI North of C.R. 9/9
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.19674, -81.65356
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 68 over Wv 68 North Fork Lee CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 68 over Wv 68 North Fork Lee CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 68 over Wv 68 North Fork Lee CR carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 68 over Wv 68 North Fork Lee CR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 68 over Wv 68 North Fork Lee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.