US Bridges

Wv 218 over Paw Paw Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles S of Mar CO 17 · Structure no. 00000000025A270

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 218 over Paw Paw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 218 over Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,225 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 218
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location0.03 Miles S of Mar CO 17
RouteState Highway 218
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.58637, -80.23675
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic3,225 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 218 over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 218 over Paw Paw 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Wv 218 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 218 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 218 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.