FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

County Route 18/20

Carrying County Route 18/20 over POINT PLEASANT CREEK

0.01 mile West jct WV18, Tyler, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
64 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: County Route 18/20

The County Route 18/20 bridge in Tyler, West Virginia carries County Route 18/20 over POINT PLEASANT CREEK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 32.9 meters (108 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 7/9, 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 64.4 metric tons.

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

How County Route 18/20 compares

▲ 23.4
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of West Virginia bridges
74
Bridges in Tyler · 15 in Poor condition
County Route 18/20 64.4 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
64.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
32.9 m (108 ft)
Deck Width
10.0 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000048A071

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether County Route 18/20 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 County Route 18/20 against other structures in Tyler 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 County Route 18/20?

County Route 18/20 in Tyler, West Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is County Route 18/20 inspected?

County Route 18/20'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. County Route 18/20 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 County Route 18/20?

County Route 18/20 has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining County Route 18/20?

County Route 18/20 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is County Route 18/20 and does age affect safety?

County Route 18/20 was built in 1993, making it 33 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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