County Route 37 over Long Branch of Trace Fk
PoorPutnam County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI S of CR 39 Sls · Structure no. 00000000040A095
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 37 over Long Branch of Trace Fk is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 37 over Long Branch of Trace Fk in Putnam 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.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 37 over Long Branch of Trace Fk built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 37 over Long Branch of Trace Fk 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 37 over Long Branch of Trace Fk carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 37 over Long Branch of Trace Fk?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 37 over Long Branch of Trace Fk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.