US Bridges

Marion Co. Rt. 91 over Abandoned Railroad Bed

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of CO Rt 16 · Structure no. 00000000025A274

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion Co. Rt. 91 over Abandoned Railroad Bed is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion Co. Rt. 91 over Abandoned Railroad Bed in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarion Co. Rt. 91
CrossesAbandoned Railroad Bed
Location0.02 MI E of CO Rt 16
RouteCounty Highway 91
Coordinates39.52069, -80.30557
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion Co. Rt. 91 over Abandoned Railroad Bed built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion Co. Rt. 91 over Abandoned Railroad Bed 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does Marion Co. Rt. 91 over Abandoned Railroad Bed carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Marion Co. Rt. 91 over Abandoned Railroad Bed?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marion Co. Rt. 91 over Abandoned Railroad Bed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.