Wv Rt 54 over Slabfork
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, West Virginia · 1.51 MI N of CR 5/6 · Structure no. 00000000055A090
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Rt 54 over Slabfork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 54 over Slabfork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Rt 54 over Slabfork built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Rt 54 over Slabfork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Wv Rt 54 over Slabfork carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv Rt 54 over Slabfork?
The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Rt 54 over Slabfork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.