US Bridges

CR 17 Sls over Wv 09

Fair

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI S of CR 17/8 Sls · Structure no. 00000000019A026

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 Sls over Wv 09 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17 Sls over Wv 09 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,188 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesCR 17 Sls
CrossesWv 09
Location0.09 MI S of CR 17/8 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1700
Coordinates39.30416, -77.84117
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic8,188 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17 Sls over Wv 09 built?

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

What condition is CR 17 Sls over Wv 09 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 17 Sls over Wv 09 carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 Sls over Wv 09?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 Sls over Wv 09?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.