US Bridges

CR 34 Sls over Middle Creek

Good

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI W of CR 51/7 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A119

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 34 Sls over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 34 Sls over Middle Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesCR 34 Sls
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.23 MI W of CR 51/7 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 3400
Coordinates39.35651, -77.96995
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 34 Sls over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 34 Sls over Middle Creek 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 34 Sls over Middle Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 34 Sls over Middle Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 34 Sls over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.