US Bridges

Wv 115 (f) over Shenandoah River & CR9/8

Fair

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W Ofcr 9/8 Sls · Structure no. 00000000019A004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 115 (f) over Shenandoah River & CR9/8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 115 (f) over Shenandoah River & CR9/8 in Jefferson 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,493 by 2043. The structure is 1,257 ft (383.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 115 (f)
CrossesShenandoah River & CR9/8
Location0.01 MI W Ofcr 9/8 Sls
RouteState Highway 11500
CountyJefferson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.25452, -77.81643
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,257 ft (383.2 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,493 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 115 (f) over Shenandoah River & CR9/8 built?

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

What condition is Wv 115 (f) over Shenandoah River & CR9/8 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 Wv 115 (f) over Shenandoah River & CR9/8 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 115 (f) over Shenandoah River & CR9/8?

The structure is 1,257 ft (383.2 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 115 (f) over Shenandoah River & CR9/8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.