US Bridges

CR 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek

Good

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI East of CR 16 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A175

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 67 years old, older 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,682 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 15 Sls
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location0.06 MI East of CR 16 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.46734, -78.02438
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2020)
Projected traffic7,682 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is CR 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.