US Bridges

Wv 45 F over Opequon Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CR 38 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A075

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 45 F over Opequon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 45 F over Opequon Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,496 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 45 F
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location0.01 MI W of CR 38 Sls
RouteState Highway 4500
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.45984, -77.9193
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic12,496 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wv 45 F over Opequon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 45 F 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 45 F over Opequon Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 45 F over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 45 F over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.