US Bridges

Ha 902/33 over Marsh Fork

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000041A316

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ha 902/33 over Marsh Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ha 902/33 over Marsh Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHa 902/33
CrossesMarsh Fork
Location0.01 MI West of Wv 3
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.855, -81.45551
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ha 902/33 over Marsh Fork built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ha 902/33 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ha 902/33 over Marsh Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ha 902/33 over Marsh Fork?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Ha 902/33 over Marsh Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.