Wetzel County Bridge Report Card
Wetzel County scores 46 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wetzel County, West Virginia
Wetzel County has 108 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 27 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 25.0% is above the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,540 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wetzel County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 46/100 (F). The county has 108 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 27 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,540 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 | 25.0% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 18.9% of measured traffic | 14.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 119,541 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 | 25.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 22,540 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wetzel County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia 7 Sp over Wv 2 NB & SB | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,500 | 1960 |
| West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,000 | 1964 |
| US Route 250 over Church Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,200 | 1933 |
| West Virginia 7 over Duerns Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1924 |
| West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1938 |
| West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1938 |
| West Virginia 7 over Scheidler Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,300 | 1926 |
| West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1929 |
| West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1980 |
| US Route 250 over Wv Fork Of Fish Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 950 | 1979 |
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.