CR 3/5 over Marsh Fork
PoorPosted for loadRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000041A035
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 3/5 over Marsh Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 3/5 over Marsh Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 3/5 over Marsh Fork built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 3/5 over Marsh Fork 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does CR 3/5 over Marsh Fork carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 3/5 over Marsh Fork?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CR 3/5 over Marsh Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.