US Bridges

Wv Rt 3 over Marsh Fork

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East of CR 3/19 · Structure no. 00000000041A017

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 3 over Marsh Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 3 over Marsh Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 71 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2040. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 3
CrossesMarsh Fork
Location0.01 MI East of CR 3/19
RouteState Highway 300
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.96177, -81.53366
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Wv Rt 3 over Marsh Fork built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Wv Rt 3 over Marsh Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 3 over Marsh Fork carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 3 over Marsh Fork?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 3 over Marsh Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.