US Bridges

CR 37/3 over Left Fk Hurricane

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000050A248

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37/3 over Left Fk Hurricane is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 37/3 over Left Fk Hurricane in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 37/3
CrossesLeft Fk Hurricane
Location0.05 MI South of CR 27
RouteCounty Highway 373
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.17837, -82.55871
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 37/3 over Left Fk Hurricane built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 37/3 over Left Fk Hurricane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 37/3 over Left Fk Hurricane carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 37/3 over Left Fk Hurricane?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 37/3 over Left Fk Hurricane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.