US Bridges

Cr. 24/1 Sls over I 81 (x)

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI E of CR 81/2 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A065

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 24/1 Sls over I 81 (x) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 24/1 Sls over I 81 (x) in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 24/1 Sls
CrossesI 81 (x)
Location0.04 MI E of CR 81/2 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 2401
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.31488, -78.07578
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 24/1 Sls over I 81 (x) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 24/1 Sls over I 81 (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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 24/1 Sls over I 81 (x) carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 24/1 Sls over I 81 (x)?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 24/1 Sls over I 81 (x)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.