US Bridges

County Route 23 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck

Good

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of CO 23/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000011A054

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 23 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 23 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 23
CrossesTanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck
Location0.02 MI N of CO 23/3 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 2300
Coordinates38.77814, -80.96674
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic240 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 23 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Route 23 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 23 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 23 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 23 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.