US Bridges

County Route 9/3 over Broad Run

Good

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.80 Mile North of CR 3 · Structure no. 00000000027A149

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9/3 over Broad Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 9/3 over Broad Run in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9/3
CrossesBroad Run
Location0.80 Mile North of CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.93829, -81.97273
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9/3 over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9/3 over Broad Run 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 9/3 over Broad Run carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9/3 over Broad Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9/3 over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.