US Bridges

C. R. 3/3 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 2.82 MI N JCT C R 3 · Structure no. 00000000036A012

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 3/3 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C. R. 3/3 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 3/3
CrossesS Fk S Branch Potomac R
Location2.82 MI N JCT C R 3
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.73048, -79.16347
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic82 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 C. R. 3/3 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 3/3 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 3/3 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C. R. 3/3 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 3/3 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.