US Bridges

CR 9/3 over Shavers Fork Cheat River

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East of CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000042A248

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9/3 over Shavers Fork Cheat River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9/3 over Shavers Fork Cheat River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 9/3
CrossesShavers Fork Cheat River
Location0.02 MI East of CR 9
RouteCounty Highway 903
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.96605, -79.76746
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9/3 over Shavers Fork Cheat River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9/3 over Shavers Fork Cheat River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9/3 over Shavers Fork Cheat River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 9/3 over Shavers Fork Cheat River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9/3 over Shavers Fork Cheat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.