US Bridges

C R 21/6 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S JCT C R 21 · Structure no. 00000000036A065

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C R 21/6 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C R 21/6 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC R 21/6
CrossesS Fk S Branch Potomac R
Location0.03 MI S JCT C R 21
RouteCounty Highway 2106
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.50099, -79.32799
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C R 21/6 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is C R 21/6 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C R 21/6 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C R 21/6 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C R 21/6 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.