US Bridges

County Route 34 over Sand Fork

Good

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of County 34 · Structure no. 00000000011A137

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 34 over Sand Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 34 over Sand Fork in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 34
CrossesSand Fork
Location0.01 MI S of County 34
RouteCounty Highway 3400
Coordinates38.92367, -80.72755
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
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 34 over Sand Fork built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 34 over Sand Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 34 over Sand Fork carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 34 over Sand Fork?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 34 over Sand Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.