Whg & Lake Erie RR
Carrying Whg & Lake Erie RR over County Route 27/5
0.04 mi. South jct CR 7, Brooke, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Whg & Lake Erie RR
The Whg & Lake Erie RR bridge in Brooke, West Virginia carries Whg & Lake Erie RR over County Route 27/5. It was built in 1902, making it 124 years old today. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Whg & Lake Erie RR compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1902
- Structure Number
- 00000000005A031
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Whg & Lake Erie RR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare Whg & Lake Erie RR against other structures in Brooke and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Whg & Lake Erie RR?
Whg & Lake Erie RR in Brooke, West Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Whg & Lake Erie RR inspected?
Whg & Lake Erie RR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Whg & Lake Erie RR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Whg & Lake Erie RR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for Whg & Lake Erie RR.
Who is responsible for maintaining Whg & Lake Erie RR?
Ownership is not specified for Whg & Lake Erie RR in the NBI.
How old is Whg & Lake Erie RR and does age affect safety?
Whg & Lake Erie RR was built in 1902, making it 124 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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