FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 31/6

Carrying CR 31/6 over ADDIS RUN

0.01 MI. S. OF WV 31, Ritchie, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 31/6

The CR 31/6 bridge in Ritchie, West Virginia carries CR 31/6 over ADDIS RUN. It was built in 1912, making it 114 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 31/6 compares

▼ 29.2
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of West Virginia bridges
128
Bridges in Ritchie · 34 in Poor condition
CR 31/6 11.8 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
24.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
11.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1912
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Deck Width
4.7 m (15 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000043A093

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

CR 31/6 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CR 31/6 against other structures in Ritchie 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 CR 31/6?

CR 31/6 in Ritchie, West Virginia, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 31/6 inspected?

CR 31/6'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 30 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 31/6 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 31/6?

CR 31/6 has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 31/6?

CR 31/6 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CR 31/6 and does age affect safety?

CR 31/6 was built in 1912, making it 114 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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