US Bridges

Wv Rt 85 over Toney Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.41 MI N of CO 85/5 · Structure no. 00000000055A096

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 85 over Toney Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 85 over Toney Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 85
CrossesToney Fork
Location0.41 MI N of CO 85/5
RouteState Highway 8500
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.72809, -81.59111
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt 85 over Toney Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 85 over Toney Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 85 over Toney Fork carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 85 over Toney Fork?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 85 over Toney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.