US Bridges

C.R. 30 over S. Fk. S. Br. Potomac R.

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S JCT CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000036A091

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 30 over S. Fk. S. Br. Potomac R. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 30 over S. Fk. S. Br. Potomac R. 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 30
CrossesS. Fk. S. Br. Potomac R.
Location0.06 MI S JCT CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 3000
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.47693, -79.32878
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
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic184 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. 30 over S. Fk. S. Br. Potomac R. built?

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

What condition is C.R. 30 over S. Fk. S. Br. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 30 over S. Fk. S. Br. Potomac R. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 30 over S. Fk. S. Br. Potomac R.?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 30 over S. Fk. S. Br. Potomac R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.