US Bridges

County Route 9 over US 50

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile N of CR 9/28 · Structure no. 00000000054A203

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over US 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9 over US 50 in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesUS 50
Location0.04 Mile N of CR 9/28
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.25753, -81.58098
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$10 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over US 50 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over US 50 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over US 50 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over US 50?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.