US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI West Mrn CO 17/9 · Structure no. 00000000025A262

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 17
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location0.07 MI West Mrn CO 17/9
RouteCounty Highway 1700
Coordinates39.5525, -80.16712
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 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 17 over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 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 2023.

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

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 17 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.