US Bridges

CR 51/2 Sls over Branch of Mill Crk.

Good

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.45 MI S of Wv. 51 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A080

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 51/2 Sls over Branch of Mill Crk. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 51/2 Sls over Branch of Mill Crk. in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,837 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 51/2 Sls
CrossesBranch of Mill Crk.
Location0.45 MI S of Wv. 51 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 5102
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36603, -78.1009
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,837 by 2042
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 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 51/2 Sls over Branch of Mill Crk. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 51/2 Sls over Branch of Mill Crk. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 51/2 Sls over Branch of Mill Crk. carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 51/2 Sls over Branch of Mill Crk.?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 51/2 Sls over Branch of Mill Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.