US Bridges

County Route 9/2 over Sugar Run

PoorPosted for load

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. South JCT CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000052A032

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9/2 over Sugar Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 9/2 over Sugar Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9/2
CrossesSugar Run
Location0.03 Mi. South JCT CR 9
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.70209, -80.53644
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$482,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9/2 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9/2 over Sugar Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 9/2 over Sugar Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9/2 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9/2 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.