US Bridges

CR 19 Sls over Opequon Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 2.49 MI E of CR 19/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A062

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19 Sls over Opequon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 19 Sls over Opequon Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 19 Sls
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location2.49 MI E of CR 19/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1900
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.38035, -77.93939
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 19 Sls over Opequon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19 Sls over Opequon Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 19 Sls over Opequon Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 19 Sls over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19 Sls over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.