US Bridges

Clarksburg Street over Buffalo Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. S of Mar CO 1 · Structure no. 00000000025A909

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarksburg Street over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarksburg Street over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClarksburg Street
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.04 Mi. S of Mar CO 1
RouteCity Street N0975
Coordinates39.53059, -80.34396
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarksburg Street over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarksburg Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Clarksburg Street over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clarksburg Street over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Clarksburg Street over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.