US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 17 over Little Paw Paw Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI West CO Rt 17/17 · Structure no. 00000000025A030

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 17 over Little Paw Paw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 17 over Little Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 17
CrossesLittle Paw Paw Creek
Location0.08 MI West CO Rt 17/17
RouteCounty Highway 1700
Coordinates39.54377, -80.14408
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 17 over Little Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 17 over Little Paw Paw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 17 over Little Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 17 over Little Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 17 over Little Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.