US Bridges

Wv 127 F over Cacapon River

Good

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.31 MI E of CR 45/7 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A117

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 127 F over Cacapon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 127 F over Cacapon River in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,725 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 127 F
CrossesCacapon River
Location0.31 MI E of CR 45/7 Sls
RouteState Highway 12700
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40298, -78.41771
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic2,725 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
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 Wv 127 F over Cacapon River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 127 F over Cacapon River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 127 F over Cacapon River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 127 F over Cacapon River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 127 F over Cacapon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.