US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI East CO Rt 17/12 · Structure no. 00000000025A224

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 17
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location0.15 MI East CO Rt 17/12
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.53388, -80.12886
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 17 over Paw Paw Creek built?

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

What condition is Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.