US Bridges

I 81 X over CR 51/5 and Mill Creek

Good

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 1.72 MI S of Wv 51 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A178

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 81 X over CR 51/5 and Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 81 X over CR 51/5 and Mill Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 60 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,350 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,862 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 81 X
CrossesCR 51/5 and Mill Creek
Location1.72 MI S of Wv 51 Sls
RouteInterstate 8100
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.34014, -78.06174
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,350 (2022)
Projected traffic26,862 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 81 X over CR 51/5 and Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I 81 X over CR 51/5 and Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 81 X over CR 51/5 and Mill Creek carry?

About 20,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 81 X over CR 51/5 and Mill Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 81 X over CR 51/5 and Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.