US Bridges

Wv 09 over Cacapon River

PoorPosted for load

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.48 MI E of CR 07 · Structure no. 00000000033A020

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
418 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 09 over Cacapon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Wv 09 over Cacapon River in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2040. The structure is 418 ft (127.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 09
CrossesCacapon River
Location0.48 MI E of CR 07
RouteState Highway 900
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.61829, -78.28301
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length418 ft (127.3 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$9.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 09 over Cacapon River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 09 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 09 over Cacapon River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 09 over Cacapon River?

The structure is 418 ft (127.3 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 09 over Cacapon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.