US Bridges

East Burke Street over Tuscarora Creek

Good

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI E of US 11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A903

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Burke Street over Tuscarora Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying East Burke Street over Tuscarora Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 125 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Burke Street
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location0.23 MI E of US 11 Sls
RouteCity Street N0995
Coordinates39.45689, -77.96019
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Burke Street over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is East Burke Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does East Burke Street over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Burke Street over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Burke Street over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.