US Bridges

C. R. 5/3 over Brushy Run

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.96 MI S JCT US 33 · Structure no. 00000000036A022

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 5/3 over Brushy Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C. R. 5/3 over Brushy Run in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 5/3
CrossesBrushy Run
Location0.96 MI S JCT US 33
RouteCounty Highway 503
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.82912, -79.4187
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic94 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 5/3 over Brushy Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 5/3 over Brushy Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 5/3 over Brushy Run carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C. R. 5/3 over Brushy Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 5/3 over Brushy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.