US Bridges

Wv 9 (x) over 32/2 (sls)

Fair

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI West of CR 32 · Structure no. 00000000019A063

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 9 (x) over 32/2 (sls) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 9 (x) over 32/2 (sls) in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,741 by 2040. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 9 (x)
Crosses32/2 (sls)
Location0.19 MI West of CR 32
RouteState Highway 9
CountyJefferson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.26935, -77.76983
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2020)
Projected traffic13,741 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 9 (x) over 32/2 (sls) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 9 (x) over 32/2 (sls) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 9 (x) over 32/2 (sls) carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 9 (x) over 32/2 (sls)?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 9 (x) over 32/2 (sls)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.