US Bridges

County Rt. 03 Sls over South Br Potomac River

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CR 3/11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A006

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt. 03 Sls over South Br Potomac River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt. 03 Sls over South Br Potomac River in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,440 by 2043. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt. 03 Sls
CrossesSouth Br Potomac River
Location0.01 MI E of CR 3/11 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.44777, -78.65427
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,440 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
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 Rt. 03 Sls over South Br Potomac River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt. 03 Sls over South Br Potomac River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt. 03 Sls over South Br Potomac River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Rt. 03 Sls over South Br Potomac River?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt. 03 Sls over South Br Potomac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.