Marion CO Rt 73/16 over Booths Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 73/73 · Structure no. 00000000025A125
- Built
- 1888
- 137 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion CO Rt 73/16 over Booths Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Marion CO Rt 73/16 over Booths Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1888, so it is 137 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marion CO Rt 73/16 over Booths Creek built?
It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 73/16 over Booths 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 73/16 over Booths Creek carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Marion CO Rt 73/16 over Booths Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 73/16 over Booths Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.