US Bridges

CR 13 Sls over I 81 (x)

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. N of CR 10/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A126

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 Sls over I 81 (x) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 13 Sls over I 81 (x) in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,018 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 13 Sls
CrossesI 81 (x)
Location0.06 Mi. N of CR 10/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1300
Coordinates39.47917, -77.98174
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,018 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 Sls over I 81 (x) built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 Sls over I 81 (x) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 Sls over I 81 (x) carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 Sls over I 81 (x)?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 Sls over I 81 (x)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.