Wood County Bridge Report Card
Wood County scores 49 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wood County, West Virginia
Wood County has 181 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 40 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 22.1% is above the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 124,110 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wood County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 49/100 (F). The county has 181 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 40 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 124,110 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 | 22.1% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 14.5% of measured traffic | 10.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 856,090 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 | 22.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 124,110 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wood County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-77 Nbl over US 50 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 19,400 | 1963 |
| West Virginia 14 over Little Kanawha River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 19,300 | 1935 |
| I-77 Sbl over US 50 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,900 | 1963 |
| West Virginia 68 over 2nd Street | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,300 | 1971 |
| I-77 Nbl over Worthington Crk & CR 16 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,500 | 1966 |
| I-77 Sbl over Worthington Crk & CR 16 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,500 | 1966 |
| West Virginia 14 over Big Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,700 | 1953 |
| West Virginia 68 over US 50 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,400 | 1971 |
| West Virginia 68s over 2nd Street | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,000 | 1971 |
| Cr. 21 over Little Tygart Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,900 | 1928 |
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.