US Bridges

CR 28/8 over N. Fork S. Br Potomac R.

PoorPosted for load

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mi. E. Wv 28 · Structure no. 00000000036A137

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28/8 over N. Fork S. Br Potomac R. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 28/8 over N. Fork S. Br Potomac R. in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCR 28/8
CrossesN. Fork S. Br Potomac R.
Location0.13 Mi. E. Wv 28
RouteCounty Highway 2808
Coordinates38.65291, -79.51235
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 28/8 over N. Fork S. Br Potomac R. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28/8 over N. Fork S. Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 28/8 over N. Fork S. Br Potomac R. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 28/8 over N. Fork S. Br Potomac R.?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28/8 over N. Fork S. Br Potomac R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.