US Bridges

C.R. 3/4 over S.Fk.S.Br.Of Potomac R.

Poor

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. E. Jct. CR 3 · Structure no. 00000000036A148

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 3/4 over S.Fk.S.Br.Of Potomac R. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 3/4 over S.Fk.S.Br.Of Potomac R. in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 3/4
CrossesS.Fk.S.Br.Of Potomac R.
Location0.05 Mi. E. Jct. CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.67402, -79.20293
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 3/4 over S.Fk.S.Br.Of Potomac R. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 3/4 over S.Fk.S.Br.Of 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 3/4 over S.Fk.S.Br.Of Potomac R. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C.R. 3/4 over S.Fk.S.Br.Of Potomac R.?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 3/4 over S.Fk.S.Br.Of Potomac R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.