US Bridges

County Route 3 over Sand Run

FairPosted for load

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.01MI W of CO 3/6 · Structure no. 00000000049A009

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3 over Sand Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 3 over Sand Run in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3
CrossesSand Run
Location0.01MI W of CO 3/6
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99811, -80.15193
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic715 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3 over Sand Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3 over Sand Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 3 over Sand Run carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3 over Sand Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3 over Sand Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.