Wv 45 Sls over Back Creek
FairBerkeley County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI West CR 7/25 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A141
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 45 Sls over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 45 Sls over Back Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 47 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 45 Sls over Back Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Wv 45 Sls over Back 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 45 Sls over Back Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wv 45 Sls over Back Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 45 Sls over Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.