COUNTY ROUTE 28/1
Carrying COUNTY ROUTE 28/1 over RT FK OF MIDDLE FK RIVER
0.01 MI S OF CO RT 28 SLS, Upshur, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROUTE 28/1
The COUNTY ROUTE 28/1 bridge in Upshur, West Virginia carries COUNTY ROUTE 28/1 over RT FK OF MIDDLE FK RIVER. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY ROUTE 28/1 compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1914
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 21.9 m (72 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.1 m (13 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000049A054
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY ROUTE 28/1 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 28/1 against other structures in Upshur 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 28/1?
COUNTY ROUTE 28/1 in Upshur, West Virginia, superstructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY ROUTE 28/1 inspected?
COUNTY ROUTE 28/1'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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROUTE 28/1 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY ROUTE 28/1?
COUNTY ROUTE 28/1 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROUTE 28/1?
COUNTY ROUTE 28/1 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY ROUTE 28/1 and does age affect safety?
COUNTY ROUTE 28/1 was built in 1914, making it 112 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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