County Route 3 over I77 NB Lanes
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI W of CR 3/1 · Structure no. 00000000028A006
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 3 over I77 NB Lanes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 3 over I77 NB Lanes in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 3 over I77 NB Lanes built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 3 over I77 NB Lanes 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 3 over I77 NB Lanes carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 3 over I77 NB Lanes?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 3 over I77 NB Lanes?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.