US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 73/73 over Booths Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South Mar 29/2 · Structure no. 00000000025A232

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 73/73 over Booths Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 73/73 over Booths Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,745 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarion CO Rt 73/73
CrossesBooths Creek
Location0.02 MI South Mar 29/2
RouteCounty Highway 7373
Coordinates39.41472, -80.20342
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,745 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$832,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 73/73 over Booths Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 73/73 over Booths 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 73/73 over Booths Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 73/73 over Booths Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 73/73 over Booths Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.