US Bridges

I81 X over Wv 45 (t)

Good

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 1.47 MI S of CR 15 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A133

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I81 X over Wv 45 (t) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I81 X over Wv 45 (t) in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 29,300 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,676 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI81 X
CrossesWv 45 (t)
Location1.47 MI S of CR 15 Sls
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.4433, -77.98916
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,300 (2020)
Projected traffic38,676 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I81 X over Wv 45 (t) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I81 X over Wv 45 (t) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I81 X over Wv 45 (t) carry?

About 29,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I81 X over Wv 45 (t)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I81 X over Wv 45 (t)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.