US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 17 over Norfolk & Southern RR

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.24 MI East CO Rt 17/12 · Structure no. 00000000025A223

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 17 over Norfolk & Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 17 over Norfolk & Southern RR in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMarion CO Rt 17
CrossesNorfolk & Southern RR
Location0.24 MI East CO Rt 17/12
RouteCounty Highway 1700
Coordinates39.53354, -80.12788
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 17 over Norfolk & Southern RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 17 over Norfolk & Southern RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 17 over Norfolk & Southern RR carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 17 over Norfolk & Southern RR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 17 over Norfolk & Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.