US Bridges

County Route 23/3 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.65 MI N CO 48 · Structure no. 00000000011A056

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 23/3 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 23/3 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 23/3
CrossesTanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck
Location0.65 MI N CO 48
RouteCounty Highway 2303
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.75223, -80.9742
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic228 by 2038
Trucks9%
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$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 23/3 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 23/3 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 23/3 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 23/3 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 23/3 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.