US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 90 over West Fork River

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI South US Route 19 · Structure no. 00000000025A161

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
413 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 90 over West Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 90 over West Fork River in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2041. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarion CO Rt 90
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.15 MI South US Route 19
RouteCounty Highway 9000
Coordinates39.45081, -80.26437
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic545 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 90 over West Fork River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 90 over West Fork River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 90 over West Fork River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 90 over West Fork River?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 90 over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.