US Bridges

US 11 (f) over Winchester & Western RR

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI S of CR 9/56 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A026

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 (f) over Winchester & Western RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 (f) over Winchester & Western RR in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,120 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11 (f)
CrossesWinchester & Western RR
Location0.13 MI S of CR 9/56 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 1100
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.47429, -77.95621
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2020)
Projected traffic24,120 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 11 (f) over Winchester & Western RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 (f) over Winchester & Western 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 11 (f) over Winchester & Western RR carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 11 (f) over Winchester & Western RR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 (f) over Winchester & Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.