US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 54 over Mill Fall Run

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI South CO Rt 54/4 · Structure no. 00000000025A229

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 54 over Mill Fall Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 54 over Mill Fall Run in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 54
CrossesMill Fall Run
Location0.10 MI South CO Rt 54/4
RouteCounty Highway 5400
Coordinates39.48324, -80.2235
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic780 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Marion CO Rt 54 over Mill Fall Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 54 over Mill Fall Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 54 over Mill Fall Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 54 over Mill Fall Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 54 over Mill Fall Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.