US Bridges

Wv 09 F over Cacapon Rver

Fair

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.19 Mi. W of CR 9/13 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A065

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
437 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 09 F over Cacapon Rver is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 09 F over Cacapon Rver in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2040. The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 09 F
CrossesCacapon Rver
Location0.19 Mi. W of CR 9/13 Sls
RouteState Highway 9
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.52886, -78.34813
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length437 ft (133.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic456 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wv 09 F over Cacapon Rver built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 09 F over Cacapon Rver 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 June 2022.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 09 F over Cacapon Rver?

The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 09 F over Cacapon Rver?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.