US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 73/73 over Booths Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI South Mrn CO 29/5 · Structure no. 00000000025A251

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2019 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 2003, so it is 22 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,990 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 73/73
CrossesBooths Creek
Location0.06 MI South Mrn CO 29/5
RouteCounty Highway 7373
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40936, -80.20625
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2019)
Projected traffic4,990 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 73/73 over Booths Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 73/73 over Booths 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 September 2021.

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

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 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.