US Bridges

Wv 9 F over CSX Rr.

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI E of CR 10 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A024

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 9 F over CSX Rr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 9 F over CSX Rr. in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,210 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesWv 9 F
CrossesCSX Rr.
Location0.09 MI E of CR 10 Sls
RouteState Highway 900
Coordinates39.50039, -77.96315
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2023)
Projected traffic36,210 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 9 F over CSX Rr. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 9 F over CSX Rr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 9 F over CSX Rr. carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 9 F over CSX Rr.?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 9 F over CSX Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.