US Bridges

Wv 09 X over Opequon Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI E of CR 9/16 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A143

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 09 X over Opequon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 09 X over Opequon Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5 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 12,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,314 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 09 X
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location0.14 MI E of CR 9/16 Sls
RouteState Highway 900
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.42492, -77.93806
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length272 ft (82.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,350 (2020)
Projected traffic15,314 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wv 09 X over Opequon Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 09 X over Opequon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 09 X over Opequon Creek carry?

About 12,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 09 X over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 09 X over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.