US Bridges

CR 32 Sls over I 81 (x)

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI East of CR 81/3 · Structure no. 00000000002A152

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32 Sls over I 81 (x) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 32 Sls over I 81 (x) in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 32 Sls
CrossesI 81 (x)
Location0.16 MI East of CR 81/3
RouteCounty Highway 3200
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40678, -78.02421
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 32 Sls over I 81 (x) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 32 Sls over I 81 (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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 32 Sls over I 81 (x) carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 32 Sls over I 81 (x)?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns CR 32 Sls over I 81 (x)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.