US Bridges

US 11 Sls over Mill Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI N of CR 26 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A139

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 Sls over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 Sls over Mill Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 66 years old, older 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,622 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 11 Sls
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.08 MI N of CR 26 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates39.33471, -78.05347
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2019)
Projected traffic10,622 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 Sls over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 11 Sls over Mill Creek 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does US 11 Sls over Mill Creek carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 11 Sls over Mill Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 Sls over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.