US Bridges

C. R. 11 over S. Branch Potomac River

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.95 MI E JCT U S 220 · Structure no. 00000000036A041

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 11 over S. Branch Potomac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C. R. 11 over S. Branch Potomac River in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesC. R. 11
CrossesS. Branch Potomac River
Location0.95 MI E JCT U S 220
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.78704, -79.26675
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
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic293 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 11 over S. Branch Potomac River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 11 over S. 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 C. R. 11 over S. Branch Potomac River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 11 over S. Branch Potomac River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 11 over S. Branch Potomac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.