Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek
FairMarion County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI East CO Rt 17/9 · Structure no. 00000000025A038
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 17 over 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 Paw Paw Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.