Wv 3 over Stephens Branch
PoorPosted for loadRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI W of CR 3/28 · Structure no. 00000000041A025
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 3 over Stephens Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 3 over Stephens Branch in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 3 over Stephens Branch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 3 over Stephens Branch 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 3 over Stephens Branch carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wv 3 over Stephens Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 3 over Stephens Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.