US Bridges

C.R. 25 over South Branch Potomac R.

PoorPosted for load

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi. E. Jct. U.S.220 · Structure no. 00000000036A134

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 25 over South Branch Potomac R. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 25 over South Branch Potomac R. in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesC.R. 25
CrossesSouth Branch Potomac R.
Location0.07 Mi. E. Jct. U.S.220
RouteCounty Highway 2500
Coordinates38.56181, -79.42921
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic234 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 25 over South Branch Potomac R. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 25 over South Branch Potomac R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 25 over South Branch Potomac R. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 25 over South Branch Potomac R.?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 25 over South Branch Potomac R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.