US Bridges

C.R. 9 over N Fk S Branch Potomac R

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N. JCT CR 9/6 · Structure no. 00000000036A146

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 9 over N Fk S Branch Potomac R is a steel truss - thru carrying C.R. 9 over N Fk S Branch Potomac R in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 9
CrossesN Fk S Branch Potomac R
Location0.01 Mi. N. JCT CR 9/6
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.74321, -79.43569
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic293 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 C.R. 9 over N Fk S Branch Potomac R built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 9 over N Fk S Branch 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 May 2024.

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

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.