CO RT 24 SLS
Carrying CO RT 24 SLS over WEST FORK RIVER
0.08 MI S JCT US 19, Lewis, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CO RT 24 SLS
The CO RT 24 SLS bridge in Lewis, West Virginia carries CO RT 24 SLS over WEST FORK RIVER. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 60.2 meters (198 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CO RT 24 SLS compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1997
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 60.2 m (198 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000021A178
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO RT 24 SLS 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 CO RT 24 SLS against other structures in Lewis 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 CO RT 24 SLS?
CO RT 24 SLS in Lewis, West Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CO RT 24 SLS inspected?
CO RT 24 SLS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RT 24 SLS is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CO RT 24 SLS?
CO RT 24 SLS has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CO RT 24 SLS?
CO RT 24 SLS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is CO RT 24 SLS and does age affect safety?
CO RT 24 SLS was built in 1997, making it 29 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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