US Bridges

CR 03 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. S. Jct. CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000036A138

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
397 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 03 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 03 over S Fk S Branch 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2039. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 03
CrossesS Fk S Branch Potomac R
Location0.02 Mi. S. Jct. CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.69506, -79.19039
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic367 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
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 CR 03 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R built?

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

What condition is CR 03 over S Fk S 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 03 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 03 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 03 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.