US Bridges

CR 9 over I 64

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI S of CR 9/5 · Structure no. 00000000041A177

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9 over I 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9 over I 64 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 9
CrossesI 64
Location0.17 MI S of CR 9/5
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.77296, -81.06606
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9 over I 64 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9 over I 64 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9 over I 64 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 9 over I 64?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9 over I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.