US Bridges

Wv Route 16 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000055A066

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 16 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 16 over Guyandotte River in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 16
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.01 MI S of Wv 10
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.57467, -81.53539
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2020)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 16 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 16 over Guyandotte River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 16 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 16 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 16 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.