US Bridges

Wv 3 over Greenbrier River

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of Wv 12 · Structure no. 00000000045A090

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,999
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 over Greenbrier River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 3 over Greenbrier River in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,999 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,653 by 2040. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 3
CrossesGreenbrier River
Location0.01 Miles E. of Wv 12
RouteState Highway 300
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.63982, -80.80448
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,999 (2020)
Projected traffic3,653 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 3 over Greenbrier River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 3 over Greenbrier 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 3 over Greenbrier River carry?

About 2,999 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 over Greenbrier River?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 3 over Greenbrier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.