US Bridges

CR 25/3 over Laurel Fork Chenoweth CR

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.18 Mi. N. of CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000042A052

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25/3 over Laurel Fork Chenoweth CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 25/3 over Laurel Fork Chenoweth CR in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 61 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 25/3
CrossesLaurel Fork Chenoweth CR
Location0.18 Mi. N. of CR 25
RouteCounty Highway 2503
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8818, -79.80539
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 25/3 over Laurel Fork Chenoweth CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is CR 25/3 over Laurel Fork Chenoweth CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 25/3 over Laurel Fork Chenoweth CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 25/3 over Laurel Fork Chenoweth CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25/3 over Laurel Fork Chenoweth CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.