US Bridges

CO 25 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI South of CO 25/16 · Structure no. 00000000006A059

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 25 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 25 over CSX Railroad in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,178 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 25
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.14 MI South of CO 25/16
RouteCounty Highway 2500
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41762, -82.11326
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,178 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 25 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 25 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO 25 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO 25 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO 25 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.