US Bridges

CR 42/3 Sls over N Fork Patterson Creek

Good

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of CR 01 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A101

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42/3 Sls over N Fork Patterson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 42/3 Sls over N Fork Patterson Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesCR 42/3 Sls
CrossesN Fork Patterson Creek
Location0.06 MI S of CR 01 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 4203
Coordinates39.18955, -79.15619
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 inspectionMarch 2021
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic198 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 CR 42/3 Sls over N Fork Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42/3 Sls over N Fork Patterson Creek 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does CR 42/3 Sls over N Fork Patterson Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 42/3 Sls over N Fork Patterson Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42/3 Sls over N Fork Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.