CR 26 (sls) over Mill Creek
Berkeley County, West Virginia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR 26 (sls) over Mill Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 850 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 72 of the 117 inventoried bridges in Berkeley County rated fair (61.5%); 6 (5.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 256 ft |
| Location | .07 miles west of CR 28 |
| NBI structure number | 00000000002A171 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the West Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Berkeley County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-81 NB over Potomac River | 1965 | 61,300 | Good |
| I-81 SB over Potomac River | 1965 | 61,300 | Good |
| I 81 (x) over Dry Run | 1963 | 54,700 | Fair |
| I 81 X over Middle Creek | 1965 | 46,900 | Fair |
| I-81 X over CR 08 (sls) | 1959 | 42,500 | Fair |
| I-81 (x) over CR 11/7 (sls) | 1958 | 42,500 | Fair |
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