Brooke County Bridge Report Card
Brooke County scores 49 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Brooke County, West Virginia
Brooke County has 56 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 16.1% is at or below the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 51,117 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Brooke County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 49/100 (F). The county has 56 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 51,117 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 16.1% | 32.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 21.0% of measured traffic | 15.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.8% | 3.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 243,895 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 16.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 51,117 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Brooke County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Route 22 over Ramp D Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 28,700 | 1984 |
| Wv 2 N (ramp E) over US 22 & Ramp G | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,200 | 1993 |
| County Route 7 over Cross Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,100 | 1960 |
| Ramp A From US 22 over Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,217 | 1984 |
| West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,600 | 1978 |
| County Route 1/3 over Harmon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 700 | 1912 |
| West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1991 |
| County Route 20 over Pierce Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1985 |
| County Route 30/2 over Girty Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1948 |
| County Route 7 over Bosley Run | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 900 | 1989 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.