CR 3 over I 77 SB & Ramp #3
PoorMercer County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of CR 3/8 · Structure no. 00000000028A153
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 3 over I 77 SB & Ramp #3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3 over I 77 SB & Ramp #3 in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 CR 3 over I 77 SB & Ramp #3 built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 3 over I 77 SB & Ramp #3 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CR 3 over I 77 SB & Ramp #3 carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 3 over I 77 SB & Ramp #3?
The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns CR 3 over I 77 SB & Ramp #3?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.