US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 21 over Finchs Run

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI North CR 250/18 · Structure no. 00000000025A069

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 21 over Finchs Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 21 over Finchs Run in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 21
CrossesFinchs Run
Location0.09 MI North CR 250/18
RouteCounty Highway 2100
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.50852, -80.16732
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 21 over Finchs Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 21 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 21 over Finchs Run carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 21 over Finchs Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 21 over Finchs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.