US Bridges

C. R. 23 over S. Branch Potomac River

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI S JCT U S 220 · Structure no. 00000000036A072

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 23 over S. Branch Potomac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C. R. 23 over S. Branch Potomac River in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 23
CrossesS. Branch Potomac River
Location0.19 MI S JCT U S 220
RouteCounty Highway 2300
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.60919, -79.35319
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic878 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 23 over S. Branch Potomac River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 23 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 23 over S. Branch Potomac River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 23 over S. Branch Potomac River?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 23 over S. Branch Potomac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.