Green Spring Road over N Branch Potomac River
PoorPosted for loadHampshire County, West Virginia · 0.3 MI S of Md Rt 51 · Structure no. 00000000014A134
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 314 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Green Spring Road over N Branch Potomac River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Spring Road over N Branch Potomac River in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 88 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 880 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2036. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Green Spring Road over N Branch Potomac River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Green Spring Road over N Branch Potomac River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Green Spring Road over N Branch Potomac River carry?
About 880 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Green Spring Road over N Branch Potomac River?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Green Spring Road over N Branch Potomac River?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).