Md 942 over N. Branch Potomac River

Fair Condition73 years old7,242 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
LocationOn West Virginia Line
CarriesMd 942
CrossesN. Branch Potomac River
Coordinates39.64846, -78.76593

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignArch - Thru
Total Length317.9 ft (96.9 m)
Max Span158.1 ft (48.2 m)
Deck Width40.7 ft (12.4 m)
Deck Area1201.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1953 (reconstructed 1996)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,242 (2016)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000029A084

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