CR 83/3 over Paint Creek
PoorPosted for loadKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 83 · Structure no. 00000000020A269
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 83/3 over Paint Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 83/3 over Paint Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 83/3 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 83/3 over Paint Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 83/3 over Paint Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 83/3 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 83/3 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.