US Bridges

County Route 3/4 over Sand Run

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI W of CO 3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A013

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/4 over Sand Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 3/4 over Sand Run in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/4
CrossesSand Run
Location0.03 MI W of CO 3 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.00561, -80.14267
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3/4 over Sand Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/4 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 3/4 over Sand Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3/4 over Sand Run?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/4 over Sand Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.