US Bridges

Wv 03 over Big Coal River

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile W of CR 119/21 · Structure no. 00000000003A170

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 03 over Big Coal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 03 over Big Coal River in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 03
CrossesBig Coal River
Location0.01 Mile W of CR 119/21
RouteState Highway 300
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.13664, -81.67921
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 03 over Big Coal River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 03 over Big Coal River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 03 over Big Coal River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 03 over Big Coal River?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 03 over Big Coal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.