US Bridges

CR 9/56 over Dry Run

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.28 Miles South of Wv 9 · Structure no. 00000000002A163

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9/56 over Dry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9/56 over Dry Run 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,026 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 9/56
CrossesDry Run
Location0.28 Miles South of Wv 9
RouteCounty Highway 956
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.47348, -77.96072
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2020)
Projected traffic13,026 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR 9/56 over Dry Run built?

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

What condition is CR 9/56 over Dry Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9/56 over Dry Run carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 9/56 over Dry Run?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9/56 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.