US Bridges

CR 2/3 over Chevaux De Fris

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.47 Mi. West JCT CR 2 · Structure no. 00000000036A121

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2/3 over Chevaux De Fris is a concrete slab carrying CR 2/3 over Chevaux De Fris in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 2/3
CrossesChevaux De Fris
Location0.47 Mi. West JCT CR 2
RouteCounty Highway 203
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85851, -79.28725
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic117 by 2044
Trucks6%
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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2/3 over Chevaux De Fris built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2/3 over Chevaux De Fris 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2/3 over Chevaux De Fris carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 2/3 over Chevaux De Fris?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2/3 over Chevaux De Fris?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.