US Bridges

Wv 09 West Bound over Norfolk & Southern RR

Fair

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 0.46 MI E of CR 9/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000019A027

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 09 West Bound over Norfolk & Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 09 West Bound over Norfolk & Southern RR in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 26,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,411 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 09 West Bound
CrossesNorfolk & Southern RR
Location0.46 MI E of CR 9/1 Sls
RouteState Highway 900
CountyJefferson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.32662, -77.85363
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 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 length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,100 (2023)
Projected traffic39,411 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wv 09 West Bound over Norfolk & Southern RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 09 West Bound over Norfolk & Southern RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 09 West Bound over Norfolk & Southern RR carry?

About 26,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 09 West Bound over Norfolk & Southern RR?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 09 West Bound over Norfolk & Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.