Mary Ellen Street over Pyles Fork
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, West Virginia · On Mary Ellen ST Mann · Structure no. 00000000025A904
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mary Ellen Street over Pyles Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mary Ellen Street over Pyles Fork in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 120 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mary Ellen Street over Pyles Fork built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Mary Ellen Street over Pyles Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Mary Ellen Street over Pyles Fork carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Mary Ellen Street over Pyles Fork?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Mary Ellen Street over Pyles Fork?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.