US Bridges

Wv 09 F over I81 X

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.45 MI E of CR 10 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A025

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 09 F over I81 X is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 09 F over I81 X in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,530 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWv 09 F
CrossesI81 X
Location0.45 MI E of CR 10 Sls
RouteState Highway 900
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.49635, -77.95954
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic30,530 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 09 F over I81 X built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Wv 09 F over I81 X 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 09 F over I81 X carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 09 F over I81 X?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 09 F over I81 X?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.