US Bridges

C.R. 9 over N. Fk of S. Br Potomac R

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. S. of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000036A039

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 9 over N. Fk of S. Br Potomac R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 9 over N. Fk of S. Br Potomac R in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 9
CrossesN. Fk of S. Br Potomac R
Location0.05 Mi. S. of US 33
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8113, -79.39311
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 9 over N. Fk of S. Br Potomac R built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 9 over N. Fk of S. Br Potomac R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 9 over N. Fk of S. Br Potomac R carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 9 over N. Fk of S. Br Potomac R?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 9 over N. Fk of S. Br Potomac R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.