US Bridges

Third Ave over Blake Creek

FairPosted for load

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of CR 25\1 · Structure no. 00000000020A919

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Ave over Blake Creek is a concrete slab carrying Third Ave over Blake Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesThird Ave
CrossesBlake Creek
Location0.02 MI N of CR 25\1
RouteCounty Highway 2568
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42219, -81.83853
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic92 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Third Ave over Blake Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Ave over Blake 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Third Ave over Blake Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Third Ave over Blake Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Third Ave over Blake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.