After reviewing the reports made to section two of this article, the commissioner will determine whether a specific road or bridge should be added to the state maintenance system. The commissioner shall consider the following criteria in reaching his or her determination: (1) The availability of resources for maintaining the road or bridge; (2) the number of persons served by the road or bridge; (3) the current and anticipated use of the road or bridge; (4) the condition of the road or bridge; (5) the availability and suitability of alternate routes; (6) the suitability for maintenance equipment to access and maintain the road or bridge; (7) the existing design and layout of the road or bridge; and (8) the number of roads and bridges accepted into the maintenance system.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 17. Roads and Highways
Article 2C. Orphan Road and Bridge Acquisition Program
§17-2C-2. Development of Program; Acquisition of Rights-of-Way
§17-2C-3. Duties of Commissioner With Respect to Orphan Roads and Bridges; Criteria for Inclusion
§17-2C-5. Upgrading of Roads and Bridges in Maintenance System
§17-2C-6. Termination of Orphan Roads and Bridges Program; Report to the Legislature