US Bridges

Wv 09 over Shen.Rvr;race;accsrd

Fair

Jefferson County, West Virginia · Over the Shenandoah River · Structure no. 00000000019A059

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
1,654 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 09 over Shen.Rvr;race;accsrd is a steel continuous frame carrying Wv 09 over Shen.Rvr;race;accsrd in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,311 by 2043. The structure is 1,654 ft (504.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 09
CrossesShen.Rvr;race;accsrd
LocationOver the Shenandoah River
RouteState Highway 9
CountyJefferson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27091, -77.78185
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,654 ft (504.2 m)
Longest span600 ft (182.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2023)
Projected traffic24,311 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 09 over Shen.Rvr;race;accsrd built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 09 over Shen.Rvr;race;accsrd 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 over Shen.Rvr;race;accsrd carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 09 over Shen.Rvr;race;accsrd?

The structure is 1,654 ft (504.2 m) long with a longest span of 600 ft (182.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 09 over Shen.Rvr;race;accsrd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.