Wv Rt 273 over I-79
GoodMarion County, West Virginia · 0.26 MI W of Mar CO 31/2 · Structure no. 00000000025A263
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 495 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Rt 273 over I-79 is a steel arch - deck carrying Wv Rt 273 over I-79 in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2041. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Rt 273 over I-79 built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Rt 273 over I-79 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Rt 273 over I-79 carry?
About 13,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv Rt 273 over I-79?
The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Rt 273 over I-79?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.