US Bridges

Wv 09 T over Sinkhole

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI E. of Wv 45 · Structure no. 00000000002A112

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 09 T over Sinkhole is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 09 T over Sinkhole in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 24,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,932 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesWv 09 T
CrossesSinkhole
Location0.11 MI E. of Wv 45
RouteState Highway 900
Coordinates39.44223, -77.97025
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,600 (2022)
Projected traffic34,932 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wv 09 T over Sinkhole built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 09 T over Sinkhole 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 09 T over Sinkhole carry?

About 24,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 09 T over Sinkhole?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 09 T over Sinkhole?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.