US Bridges

County Road 28/3 over N Fk S Branch Potomac Ri

Good

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI E of U.S. 33 · Structure no. 00000000036A174

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28/3 over N Fk S Branch Potomac Ri is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 28/3 over N Fk S Branch Potomac Ri in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28/3
CrossesN Fk S Branch Potomac Ri
Location0.27 MI E of U.S. 33
RouteCounty Highway 2803
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.83229, -79.37295
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 County Road 28/3 over N Fk S Branch Potomac Ri built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28/3 over N Fk S Branch Potomac Ri in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 28/3 over N Fk S Branch Potomac Ri carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28/3 over N Fk S Branch Potomac Ri?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28/3 over N Fk S Branch Potomac Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.