US Bridges

CR 9/56 over Winchester & Western RR

Good

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.37 Miles S. of CR 10/1 · Structure no. 00000000002A166

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9/56 over Winchester & Western RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9/56 over Winchester & Western RR 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 185 ft (56.4 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
CrossesWinchester & Western RR
Location0.37 Miles S. of CR 10/1
RouteCounty Highway 956
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.46467, -77.96618
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9/56 over Winchester & Western RR built?

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

What condition is CR 9/56 over Winchester & Western RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9/56 over Winchester & Western RR carry?

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

How long is CR 9/56 over Winchester & Western RR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9/56 over Winchester & Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.