US Bridges

Wv 3 over New River

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000045A084

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
984 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 over New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 3 over New 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 6 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2042. The structure is 984 ft (299.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 3
CrossesNew River
Location0.01 Miles E. of Wv 20
RouteState Highway 300
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.65109, -80.88678
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length984 ft (299.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Wv 3 over New River built?

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

What condition is Wv 3 over New 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 3 over New River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 over New River?

The structure is 984 ft (299.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 3 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.