US Bridges

Wv 85 over Toney Fork

Good

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.27 Mi. S of CR 85/1 · Structure no. 00000000055A255

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 85 over Toney Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 85 over Toney Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 85
CrossesToney Fork
Location0.27 Mi. S of CR 85/1
RouteState Highway 8500
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.73512, -81.58646
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 85 over Toney Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 85 over Toney Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 85 over Toney Fork carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 85 over Toney Fork?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 85 over Toney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.