US Bridges

County Route 11 over Left Fork of Steer Ck

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.30 MI N CO 16 Sls · Structure no. 00000000004A046

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11 over Left Fork of Steer Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 11 over Left Fork of Steer Ck in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11
CrossesLeft Fork of Steer Ck
Location0.30 MI N CO 16 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.68192, -80.99579
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$184,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11 over Left Fork of Steer Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11 over Left Fork of Steer Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 11 over Left Fork of Steer Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11 over Left Fork of Steer Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11 over Left Fork of Steer Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.