US Bridges

Pend Co. Rt. 21/15 over S Fk S Br Potomac River

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. W. of C.R. 21 · Structure no. 00000000036A153

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pend Co. Rt. 21/15 over S Fk S Br Potomac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pend Co. Rt. 21/15 over S Fk S Br Potomac River in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPend Co. Rt. 21/15
CrossesS Fk S Br Potomac River
Location0.06 Mi. W. of C.R. 21
RouteCounty Highway 2115
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.62595, -79.24736
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 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 width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pend Co. Rt. 21/15 over S Fk S Br Potomac River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pend Co. Rt. 21/15 over S Fk S Br Potomac River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pend Co. Rt. 21/15 over S Fk S Br Potomac River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pend Co. Rt. 21/15 over S Fk S Br Potomac River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Pend Co. Rt. 21/15 over S Fk S Br Potomac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.