US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 25 over Paw Paw Creek

Poor

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CO Rt 25/5 · Structure no. 00000000025A070

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 25 over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion CO Rt 25 over Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 25
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location0.01 MI North CO Rt 25/5
RouteCounty Highway 2500
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.57311, -80.15358
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$508,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 25 over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 25 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 25 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 25 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 25 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.