US Bridges

CR 35/18 over N. Branch Blackwater

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Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI E JCT CR 35 · Structure no. 00000000047A092

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35/18 over N. Branch Blackwater is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 35/18 over N. Branch Blackwater in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 35/18
CrossesN. Branch Blackwater
Location0.10 MI E JCT CR 35
RouteCounty Highway 3518
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.06674, -79.42578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic14 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 35/18 over N. Branch Blackwater built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35/18 over N. Branch Blackwater in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 35/18 over N. Branch Blackwater carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 35/18 over N. Branch Blackwater?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35/18 over N. Branch Blackwater?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.