US Bridges

Wv 901 F over I81 X

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI W of US 11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A130

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 901 F over I81 X is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 901 F over I81 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,602 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 901 F
CrossesI81 X
Location0.29 MI W of US 11 Sls
RouteState Highway 90100
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.54588, -77.91141
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2020)
Projected traffic18,602 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wv 901 F over I81 X built?

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

What condition is Wv 901 F over I81 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 901 F over I81 X carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 901 F over I81 X?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 901 F over I81 X?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.