US Bridges

US 35 NB over Upper 9 Mile Creek CR40

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.57 MI South Old Rt 35 · Structure no. 00000000027A212

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 NB over Upper 9 Mile Creek CR40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 NB over Upper 9 Mile Creek CR40 in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,680 by 2040. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 35 NB
CrossesUpper 9 Mile Creek CR40
Location0.57 MI South Old Rt 35
RouteU.S. Route 3500
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.7594, -82.00974
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,680 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35 NB over Upper 9 Mile Creek CR40 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 NB over Upper 9 Mile Creek CR40 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 NB over Upper 9 Mile Creek CR40 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 35 NB over Upper 9 Mile Creek CR40?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 NB over Upper 9 Mile Creek CR40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.