US Bridges

Ninth St./Vienna over Pond Run

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile East of Wv 14 · Structure no. 00000000054A906

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ninth St./Vienna over Pond Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ninth St./Vienna over Pond Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesNinth St./Vienna
CrossesPond Run
Location0.04 Mile East of Wv 14
RouteCity Street N1605
Coordinates39.30757, -81.5515
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic596 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$500,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ninth St./Vienna over Pond Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ninth St./Vienna over Pond Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ninth St./Vienna over Pond Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ninth St./Vienna over Pond Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ninth St./Vienna over Pond Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.