Bridge Safety in West Virginia
7,345 bridges — 1,307 Poor condition — avg age 45 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 7,345 |
| Good Condition | 1,960 |
| Fair Condition | 4,078 |
| Poor Condition | 1,307 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1817 |
| Average Age | 45 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 26.7% |
| % Fair | 55.5% |
| % Poor | 17.8% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in West Virginia
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic — the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTTS RUN | Poor | 1930 | 600,500 | — |
| KAN R WV61 CSX RR US119 | Poor | 1975 | 84,279 | — |
| US 60 | Poor | 1975 | 47,700 | — |
| Guyandotte R CR60/52&26 | Poor | 1959 | 33,900 | — |
| west east cook school rd | Poor | 1964 | 32,400 | — |
| Salem Fork Pvt Dr Trai | Poor | 1981 | 28,798 | — |
| Ramp D Railroad | Poor | 1984 | 28,700 | — |
| west east cook school rd | Poor | 1964 | 28,200 | — |
| Wheeling Creek & City St | Poor | 1966 | 28,082 | — |
| CSX RAILBED | Poor | 1977 | 26,100 | — |
| US 19 & WV 20 | Poor | 1977 | 26,100 | — |
| MUD RIVER | Poor | 1996 | 23,600 | — |
| Whiteday Crk & CR 73/01_ | Poor | 1969 | 22,800 | — |
| Interstate 79 | Poor | 1974 | 22,600 | — |
| Parrs Run | Poor | 1920 | 22,100 | — |
| Mid.Whg Crk US40 Cty St | Poor | 1970 | 21,750 | — |
| WV 310 | Poor | 1966 | 21,200 | — |
| OHIO RIVER | Poor | 1968 | 19,844 | — |
| US 50 | Poor | 1963 | 19,400 | — |
| Little Kanawha River | Poor | 1935 | 19,300 | — |
Oldest Bridges in West Virginia
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Wheeling Creek | Fair | 1817 | 209 yrs | 7,600 |
| GRASSY CREEK | Good | 1817 | 209 yrs | 50 |
| Ohio River | Poor | 1849 | 177 yrs | 5,234 |
| TYGART VALLEY RIVER | Fair | 1852 | 174 yrs | 7,000 |
| BUCKHANNON RIVER | Fair | 1856 | 170 yrs | 250 |
| MILLIGAN CREEK | Fair | 1884 | 142 yrs | 155 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Poor | 1884 | 142 yrs | 10 |
| ELK CREEK | Poor | 1886 | 140 yrs | 10 |
| LEFT FORK OF SANDY CREEK | Poor | 1887 | 139 yrs | 150 |
| BOOTHS CREEK | Poor | 1888 | 138 yrs | 2 |
Bridge Safety in West Virginia
Bridge condition data for West Virginia comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.