FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MARION CO RT 91/4

Carrying MARION CO RT 91/4 over BUFFALO CREEK

0.02 MI EAST CO RT 250/42, Marion, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MARION CO RT 91/4

The MARION CO RT 91/4 bridge in Marion, West Virginia carries MARION CO RT 91/4 over BUFFALO CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 52.9 meters (174 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MARION CO RT 91/4 compares

▲ 16.1
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of West Virginia bridges
201
Bridges in Marion · 35 in Poor condition
MARION CO RT 91/4 57.1 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
57.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
52.9 m (174 ft)
Deck Width
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000025A186

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MARION CO RT 91/4 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 91/4 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 91/4?

MARION CO RT 91/4 in Marion, West Virginia, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MARION CO RT 91/4 inspected?

MARION CO RT 91/4'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 50 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 91/4 is currently shown as Fair 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 91/4?

MARION CO RT 91/4 has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MARION CO RT 91/4?

MARION CO RT 91/4 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MARION CO RT 91/4 and does age affect safety?

MARION CO RT 91/4 was built in 1995, making it 31 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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