CR 83 over Paint Creek
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI South of CR 83/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A266
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 83 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 83 over Paint Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 83 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 83 over Paint Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CR 83 over Paint Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 83 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 83 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.