County Route 3 over Staats Run
PoorPosted for loadRoane County, West Virginia · 0.03 M South of CR 3/6 · Structure no. 00000000044A005
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 3 over Staats Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 3 over Staats Run in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Staats Run built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 3 over Staats 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 3 over Staats Run carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 3 over Staats Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 3 over Staats Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.