US Bridges

US 35 SB over Threemile Creek

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.18 Mile S of CR 34 · Structure no. 00000000027A178

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 SB over Threemile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 SB over Threemile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,680 by 2040. The structure is 414 ft (126.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 35 SB
CrossesThreemile Creek
Location0.18 Mile S of CR 34
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.80104, -82.10062
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length414 ft (126.3 m)
Longest span157 ft (48 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,680 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 35 SB over Threemile Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 SB over Threemile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 SB over Threemile Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 35 SB over Threemile Creek?

The structure is 414 ft (126.3 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (48 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 SB over Threemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.