US Bridges

CR 26/3 over West Fork of Pond Fork

Poor

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of CR 26 · Structure no. 00000000003X001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26/3 over West Fork of Pond Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 26/3 over West Fork of Pond Fork in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 26/3
CrossesWest Fork of Pond Fork
Location0.01 Mi. S. of CR 26
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.97199, -81.70464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR 26/3 over West Fork of Pond Fork built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26/3 over West Fork of Pond Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 26/3 over West Fork of Pond Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 26/3 over West Fork of Pond Fork?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26/3 over West Fork of Pond Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.