Md 38 over N. Branch Potomac River
FairMineral County, West Virginia · On West Virginia Line · Structure no. 00000000029A086
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 303 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 971
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 38 over N. Branch Potomac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 38 over N. Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 971 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2026. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 38 over N. Branch Potomac River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Md 38 over N. Branch Potomac River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Md 38 over N. Branch Potomac River carry?
About 971 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Md 38 over N. Branch Potomac River?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Md 38 over N. Branch Potomac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.