US Bridges

CR 9/5 Sls over Cherry Run

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 1.44 MI N of CR 3/2 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A036

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9/5 Sls over Cherry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9/5 Sls over Cherry Run in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 9/5 Sls
CrossesCherry Run
Location1.44 MI N of CR 3/2 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 905
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62058, -78.02833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9/5 Sls over Cherry Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9/5 Sls over Cherry Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9/5 Sls over Cherry Run carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 9/5 Sls over Cherry Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9/5 Sls over Cherry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.