US Bridges

CR 21/2 over S Fk S Br of Potomac R.

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.18 Mi.W.Jct.Cr 21 · Structure no. 00000000036A141

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21/2 over S Fk S Br of Potomac R. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 21/2 over S Fk S Br of Potomac R. in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 21/2
CrossesS Fk S Br of Potomac R.
Location0.18 Mi.W.Jct.Cr 21
RouteCounty Highway 2102
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.60694, -79.24862
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic12 by 2039
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$900,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 21/2 over S Fk S Br of Potomac R. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 21/2 over S Fk S Br of 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 21/2 over S Fk S Br of Potomac R. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 21/2 over S Fk S Br of Potomac R.?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21/2 over S Fk S Br of Potomac R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.