US Bridges

Wv 3 over Greenbrier River CSX RR

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of Wv 12 · Structure no. 00000000032A001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
874 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 over Greenbrier River CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 3 over Greenbrier River CSX RR in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2039. The structure is 874 ft (266.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 3
CrossesGreenbrier River CSX RR
Location0.01 Miles E. of Wv 12
RouteState Highway 300
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.72636, -80.64969
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length874 ft (266.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
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 Wv 3 over Greenbrier River CSX RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 3 over Greenbrier River CSX RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 3 over Greenbrier River CSX RR carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 over Greenbrier River CSX RR?

The structure is 874 ft (266.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 3 over Greenbrier River CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.