US Bridges

Wv 218 (f) over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North US 250 T · Structure no. 00000000025A219

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 218 (f) over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 218 (f) over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,355 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 218 (f)
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.01 MI North US 250 T
RouteState Highway 21800
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.51154, -80.24838
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,355 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 Wv 218 (f) over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 218 (f) over Buffalo Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 218 (f) over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 218 (f) over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 218 (f) over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.