US Bridges

County Route 9 over County Route 9/1

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mile South of CR 30 · Structure no. 00000000054A204

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over County Route 9/1 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9 over County Route 9/1 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2039. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesCounty Route 9/1
Location0.07 Mile South of CR 30
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.25883, -81.58199
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
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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic104 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over County Route 9/1 built?

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

What condition is County Route 9 over County Route 9/1 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over County Route 9/1 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over County Route 9/1?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over County Route 9/1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.