US Bridges

Wv 09 X over Wv 115 (old Route 9)

Fair

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI W of CR 08 Sls · Structure no. 00000000019A045

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 09 X over Wv 115 (old Route 9) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 09 X over Wv 115 (old Route 9) 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 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,043 by 2044. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 09 X
CrossesWv 115 (old Route 9)
Location0.25 MI W of CR 08 Sls
RouteState Highway 900
CountyJefferson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36519, -77.86972
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2024)
Projected traffic14,043 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Wv 09 X over Wv 115 (old Route 9) built?

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

What condition is Wv 09 X over Wv 115 (old Route 9) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 09 X over Wv 115 (old Route 9) carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 09 X over Wv 115 (old Route 9)?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 09 X over Wv 115 (old Route 9)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.