US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek

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Marion County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI West CO Rt 1 · Structure no. 00000000025A285

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 7
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.07 MI West CO Rt 1
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.5209, -80.42267
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,870 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.