US Bridges

County Route 25/3 over Little Bluestone River

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles North of CR 16 · Structure no. 00000000045A081

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25/3 over Little Bluestone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 25/3 over Little Bluestone River in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 25/3
CrossesLittle Bluestone River
Location0.02 Miles North of CR 16
RouteCounty Highway 2503
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.62735, -81.01784
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
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 County Route 25/3 over Little Bluestone River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25/3 over Little Bluestone 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 25/3 over Little Bluestone River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25/3 over Little Bluestone River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25/3 over Little Bluestone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.