County Route 3 over Meadow Run
PoorRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mile South of CR 3/2 · Structure no. 00000000043A002
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 3 over Meadow Run is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 3 over Meadow Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 3 over Meadow Run built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 3 over Meadow Run 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 3 over Meadow Run carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 3 over Meadow Run?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 3 over Meadow Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.