FR 810 over S Branch Potomac River
PoorPosted for loadPendleton County, West Virginia · 6 Miles N of Upper Tract · Structure no. 092105000001012
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FR 810 over S Branch Potomac River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 810 over S Branch Potomac River in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR 810 over S Branch Potomac River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR 810 over S Branch Potomac River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FR 810 over S Branch Potomac River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FR 810 over S Branch Potomac River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns FR 810 over S Branch Potomac River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.