US Bridges

I-81 X over CR 08 (sls)

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 1.26 MI S of Wv 901 F · Structure no. 00000000002A093

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 X over CR 08 (sls) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 X over CR 08 (sls) in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 66 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 42,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,100 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesI-81 X
CrossesCR 08 (sls)
Location1.26 MI S of Wv 901 F
RouteInterstate 8100
Coordinates39.53026, -77.92377
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,500 (2023)
Projected traffic56,100 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-81 X over CR 08 (sls) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-81 X over CR 08 (sls) 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 I-81 X over CR 08 (sls) carry?

About 42,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-81 X over CR 08 (sls)?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 X over CR 08 (sls)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.