MARION CO RT 27
Carrying MARION CO RT 27 over WEST FORK RIVER
0.04 MI NORTH CO RT 27/2, Marion, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MARION CO RT 27
The MARION CO RT 27 bridge in Marion, West Virginia carries MARION CO RT 27 over WEST FORK RIVER. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 100.4 meters (329 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MARION CO RT 27 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1992
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 100.4 m (329 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.2 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000025A074
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MARION CO RT 27 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MARION CO RT 27 against other structures in Marion and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MARION CO RT 27?
MARION CO RT 27 in Marion, West Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MARION CO RT 27 inspected?
MARION CO RT 27's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MARION CO RT 27 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MARION CO RT 27?
MARION CO RT 27 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MARION CO RT 27?
MARION CO RT 27 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is MARION CO RT 27 and does age affect safety?
MARION CO RT 27 was built in 1992, making it 34 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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