Marion CO Rt 90/3 over West Fork River
PoorClosed to trafficMarion County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI East US Route 19 · Structure no. 00000000025A185
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 305 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion CO Rt 90/3 over West Fork River is a steel truss - thru carrying Marion CO Rt 90/3 over West Fork River in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 90/3 over West Fork River built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 90/3 over West Fork River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 90/3 over West Fork River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Marion CO Rt 90/3 over West Fork River?
The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 90/3 over West Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.