Marion CO Rt 24 over Paw Paw Creek
PoorMarion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South CO Rt 17 · Structure no. 00000000025A068
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion CO Rt 24 over Paw Paw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 24 over Paw Paw Creek 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 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.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 24 over Paw Paw Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 24 over Paw Paw Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 24 over Paw Paw Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Marion CO Rt 24 over Paw Paw Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 24 over Paw Paw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.