US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 27 over West Fork River

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI North CO Rt 27/2 · Structure no. 00000000025A074

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 27 over West Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 27 over West Fork River in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,930 by 2041. The structure is 329 ft (100.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 27
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.04 MI North CO Rt 27/2
RouteCounty Highway 2700
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.44928, -80.24484
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length329 ft (100.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2020)
Projected traffic5,930 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 27 over West Fork River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 27 over West Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 27 over West Fork River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 27 over West Fork River?

The structure is 329 ft (100.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 27 over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.