US Bridges

CR 9/68 Sls over Wv 09 X

Good

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI N of Wv 09 T · Structure no. 00000000019A042

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9/68 Sls over Wv 09 X is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9/68 Sls over Wv 09 X in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCR 9/68 Sls
CrossesWv 09 X
Location0.12 MI N of Wv 09 T
RouteCounty Highway 968
Coordinates39.36968, -77.8763
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic89 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 9/68 Sls over Wv 09 X built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9/68 Sls over Wv 09 X 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9/68 Sls over Wv 09 X carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 9/68 Sls over Wv 09 X?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9/68 Sls over Wv 09 X?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.