US Bridges

County Route 37 over Poca Fk of Ltl Sandy CR

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of CR 54 · Structure no. 00000000020A324

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 37 over Poca Fk of Ltl Sandy CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 37 over Poca Fk of Ltl Sandy CR 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 37
CrossesPoca Fk of Ltl Sandy CR
Location0.02 MI N of CR 54
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates38.51292, -81.47953
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic262 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County Route 37 over Poca Fk of Ltl Sandy CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 37 over Poca Fk of Ltl Sandy CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 37 over Poca Fk of Ltl Sandy CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 37 over Poca Fk of Ltl Sandy CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 37 over Poca Fk of Ltl Sandy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.