US Bridges

Wv 85 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 4.53 MI N of CR 11/4 · Structure no. 00000000003A150

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 85 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 85 over CSX Railroad in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 113.7 mi (183 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 85
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location4.53 MI N of CR 11/4
RouteState Highway 85
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.84944, -81.62728
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed113.7 mi (183 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 85 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 85 over CSX Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 85 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 85 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 85 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.