US Bridges

Cr. 35 over Middle Fork River

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. W. Jct. Cr. 34 · Structure no. 00000000042A082

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 35 over Middle Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 35 over Middle Fork River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 98% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 35
CrossesMiddle Fork River
Location0.01 Mi. W. Jct. Cr. 34
RouteCounty Highway 3500
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.81833, -80.04448
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating91.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks98%
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. 35 over Middle Fork River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 35 over Middle Fork River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 35 over Middle Fork River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 98% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 35 over Middle Fork River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 35 over Middle Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.