US Bridges

CR 3/45 over Marsh Fork

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000041A176

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/45 over Marsh Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 3/45 over Marsh Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 3/45
CrossesMarsh Fork
Location0.01 MI S of Wv 3
RouteCounty Highway 345
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.83987, -81.43346
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic166 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3/45 over Marsh Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/45 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does CR 3/45 over Marsh Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/45 over Marsh Fork?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3/45 over Marsh Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.