US Bridges

US 340 (t) over Wv 09 (x)

Fair

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI S of JCT US 340 T · Structure no. 00000000019A031

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 340 (t) over Wv 09 (x) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 340 (t) over Wv 09 (x) 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 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 21,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,160 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 92 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 340 (t)
CrossesWv 09 (x)
Location0.07 MI S of JCT US 340 T
RouteU.S. Route 34000
CountyJefferson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29556, -77.83955
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,800 (2023)
Projected traffic26,160 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 340 (t) over Wv 09 (x) built?

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

What condition is US 340 (t) over Wv 09 (x) 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 US 340 (t) over Wv 09 (x) carry?

About 21,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 340 (t) over Wv 09 (x)?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 340 (t) over Wv 09 (x)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.