US Bridges

CR 02 Sls over Little Cacapon River

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.36 MI N of CR 2/6 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A004

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 02 Sls over Little Cacapon River is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 02 Sls over Little Cacapon River in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 02 Sls
CrossesLittle Cacapon River
Location0.36 MI N of CR 2/6 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.50084, -78.49016
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic138 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 02 Sls over Little Cacapon River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 02 Sls over Little Cacapon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 02 Sls over Little Cacapon River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 02 Sls over Little Cacapon River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 02 Sls over Little Cacapon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.