US Bridges

C.R. 21/4 over S.Forks.Branch Potomac R

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N JCT CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000036A136

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 21/4 over S.Forks.Branch Potomac R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 21/4 over S.Forks.Branch Potomac R in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 21/4
CrossesS.Forks.Branch Potomac R
Location0.01 MI N JCT CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 2104
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.56877, -79.2793
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic122 by 2044
Trucks0%
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$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 21/4 over S.Forks.Branch Potomac R built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 21/4 over S.Forks.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 December 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 21/4 over S.Forks.Branch Potomac R carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is C.R. 21/4 over S.Forks.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 22 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 21/4 over S.Forks.Branch Potomac R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.