US Bridges

Wv 09 F over Cacapon River

PoorPosted for load

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI W of CR 9/27 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A017

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
254 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 09 F over Cacapon River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv 09 F over Cacapon River in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 09 F
CrossesCacapon River
Location0.35 MI W of CR 9/27 Sls
RouteState Highway 900
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.48099, -78.38447
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic627 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 09 F over Cacapon River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 09 F over Cacapon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 09 F over Cacapon River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 09 F over Cacapon River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 09 F over Cacapon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.