US Bridges

C.R. 16 Sls over Cacapon River

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of Wv 259 F · Structure no. 00000000014A078

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 16 Sls over Cacapon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 16 Sls over Cacapon River in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2039. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 16 Sls
CrossesCacapon River
Location0.01 MI S of Wv 259 F
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.15816, -78.53524
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic336 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 C.R. 16 Sls over Cacapon River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 16 Sls over 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does C.R. 16 Sls over Cacapon River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 16 Sls over Cacapon River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 16 Sls over Cacapon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.