Marion CO Rt 21 over Buffalo Creek
GoodMarion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North CR 250/32 · Structure no. 00000000025A205
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion CO Rt 21 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 21 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 21 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 21 over Buffalo 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 2024.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 21 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Marion CO Rt 21 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 21 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.