US Bridges

CR 17 over N Fork S Branch Potomac

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI S of Wv 28 · Structure no. 00000000036A049

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over N Fork S Branch Potomac is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17 over N Fork S Branch Potomac 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 17
CrossesN Fork S Branch Potomac
Location0.29 MI S of Wv 28
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.63828, -79.52008
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic468 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17 over N Fork S Branch Potomac built?

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

What condition is CR 17 over N Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 17 over N Fork S Branch Potomac carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over N Fork S Branch Potomac?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over N Fork S Branch Potomac?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.