US Bridges

Wv 9 (x) over US 340 (x)

Fair

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 0.32 Miles East of US 340 · Structure no. 00000000019A061

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 9 (x) over US 340 (x) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 9 (x) over US 340 (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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,750 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 9 (x)
CrossesUS 340 (x)
Location0.32 Miles East of US 340
RouteState Highway 9
CountyJefferson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28068, -77.83878
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic10,750 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
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 9 (x) over US 340 (x) built?

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

What condition is Wv 9 (x) over US 340 (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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 9 (x) over US 340 (x) carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 9 (x) over US 340 (x)?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 9 (x) over US 340 (x)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.