US Bridges

I-81 (x) over CR 11/7 (sls)

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 2.16 MI N JCT Wv O9 F · Structure no. 00000000002A103

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 (x) over CR 11/7 (sls) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 (x) over CR 11/7 (sls) in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 67 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 5 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 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-81 (x)
CrossesCR 11/7 (sls)
Location2.16 MI N JCT Wv O9 F
RouteInterstate 8100
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.51756, -77.93183
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 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 11/7 (sls) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-81 (x) over CR 11/7 (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 11/7 (sls) carry?

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

How long is I-81 (x) over CR 11/7 (sls)?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 (x) over CR 11/7 (sls)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.