US Bridges

CR 9/56 Sls over Tuscarora Ck & CSX R/R

Good

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.24 Miles S. of CR 10/1 · Structure no. 00000000002A165

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
519 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9/56 Sls over Tuscarora Ck & CSX R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9/56 Sls over Tuscarora Ck & CSX R/R in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,026 by 2040. The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 9/56 Sls
CrossesTuscarora Ck & CSX R/R
Location0.24 Miles S. of CR 10/1
RouteCounty Highway 956
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.46661, -77.96461
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length519 ft (158.2 m)
Longest span177 ft (54 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2020)
Projected traffic13,026 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sls over Tuscarora Ck & CSX R/R built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9/56 Sls over Tuscarora Ck & CSX R/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9/56 Sls over Tuscarora Ck & CSX R/R carry?

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

How long is CR 9/56 Sls over Tuscarora Ck & CSX R/R?

The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9/56 Sls over Tuscarora Ck & CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.