US Bridges

CR 15 Sls over I 81 (x)

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI E of CR 15/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A127

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 Sls over I 81 (x) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 15 Sls over I 81 (x) in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,380 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 15 Sls
CrossesI 81 (x)
Location0.14 MI E of CR 15/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.46491, -77.99016
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2020)
Projected traffic23,380 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 15 Sls over I 81 (x) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 15 Sls over I 81 (x) carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 Sls over I 81 (x)?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 Sls over I 81 (x)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.