US Bridges

Wv 3 over NS Railroad & Private RD

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI W of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000041A026

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 over NS Railroad & Private RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 3 over NS Railroad & Private RD in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2043. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 3
CrossesNS Railroad & Private RD
Location0.13 MI W of CR 7
RouteState Highway 300
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.80227, -81.25711
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,935 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 3 over NS Railroad & Private RD built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 3 over NS Railroad & Private RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 3 over NS Railroad & Private RD carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 over NS Railroad & Private RD?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 3 over NS Railroad & Private RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.