US Bridges

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

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.65 MI S of CO 23 Sls · Structure no. 00000000011A058

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 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 box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 23/3 over Tanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 39 ft (12 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 23/3
CrossesTanner Fk Rt Fk Steer Ck
Location0.65 MI S of CO 23 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 2303
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.76965, -80.96463
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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$100,000 (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 1989, making it 36 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 November 2023.

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 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.