Marion CO Rt 3 over Rt Br of Bartholomew Fk
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI North CO Rt 4 · Structure no. 00000000025A008
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion CO Rt 3 over Rt Br of Bartholomew Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 3 over Rt Br of Bartholomew Fk in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 23 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marion CO Rt 3 over Rt Br of Bartholomew Fk built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 3 over Rt Br of Bartholomew Fk 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 3 over Rt Br of Bartholomew Fk carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Marion CO Rt 3 over Rt Br of Bartholomew Fk?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 3 over Rt Br of Bartholomew Fk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.