US Bridges

CR 5/5 over N. Fk. S. Branch Potomac

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI S JCT U S 33 · Structure no. 00000000036A024

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5/5 over N. Fk. S. Branch Potomac is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 5/5 over N. Fk. S. Branch Potomac in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 5/5
CrossesN. Fk. S. Branch Potomac
Location0.17 MI S JCT U S 33
RouteCounty Highway 505
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.78807, -79.40673
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic585 by 2042
Trucks80%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5/5 over N. Fk. S. Branch Potomac built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5/5 over N. Fk. S. Branch Potomac 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5/5 over N. Fk. S. Branch Potomac carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is CR 5/5 over N. Fk. S. Branch Potomac?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5/5 over N. Fk. S. Branch Potomac?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.