US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 30 over Paw Paw Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI West CO Rt 17 · Structure no. 00000000025A076

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 30 over Paw Paw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 30 over Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 30
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location0.02 MI West CO Rt 17
RouteCounty Highway 3000
Coordinates39.53708, -80.13866
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic375 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 Rt 30 over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 30 over Paw Paw Creek 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 30 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 30 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 30 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.