Wv Route 16 over N S Railway
PoorWyoming County, West Virginia · 0.67 Mile N of Wv 54 · Structure no. 00000000055A212
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 16 over N S Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 16 over N S Railway in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 16 over N S Railway built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 16 over N S Railway 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 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 16 over N S Railway carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 16 over N S Railway?
The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 16 over N S Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.