US Bridges

Marion CO RTE 21/2 over Finchs Run

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 21 · Structure no. 00000000025A067

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO RTE 21/2 over Finchs Run is a concrete channel beam carrying Marion CO RTE 21/2 over Finchs Run in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO RTE 21/2
CrossesFinchs Run
Location0.01 MI West CO Rt 21
RouteCounty Highway 2102
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.5324, -80.17924
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 RTE 21/2 over Finchs Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO RTE 21/2 over Finchs Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO RTE 21/2 over Finchs Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO RTE 21/2 over Finchs Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO RTE 21/2 over Finchs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.