FR 810
Carrying FR 810 over S BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER
6 MILES N OF UPPER TRACT, Pendleton, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FR 810
The FR 810 bridge in Pendleton, West Virginia carries FR 810 over S BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FR 810 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1977
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 36.6 m (120 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.6 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 092105000001012
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
FR 810 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FR 810 against other structures in Pendleton 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 FR 810?
FR 810 in Pendleton, West Virginia has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FR 810 inspected?
FR 810'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FR 810 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FR 810?
FR 810 has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FR 810?
FR 810 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is FR 810 and does age affect safety?
FR 810 was built in 1977, making it 49 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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