US Bridges

CR 4/1 Sls over North River

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI W of CR 45/20 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A011

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4/1 Sls over North River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 4/1 Sls over North River in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 4/1 Sls
CrossesNorth River
Location0.10 MI W of CR 45/20 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 401
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33852, -78.50974
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic86 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 4/1 Sls over North River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4/1 Sls over North 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 4/1 Sls over North River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 4/1 Sls over North River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4/1 Sls over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.