County Route 9 Sls over Buckhannon River
PoorPosted for loadUpshur County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI N of CO Rt 9/25 · Structure no. 00000000049A023
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 9 Sls over Buckhannon River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 9 Sls over Buckhannon River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 90 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 9 Sls over Buckhannon River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is County Route 9 Sls over Buckhannon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 9 Sls over Buckhannon River carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is County Route 9 Sls over Buckhannon River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 9 Sls over Buckhannon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.