US Bridges

Wv 106 (on Ramp) over Guyandotte River Wv 2T

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI South of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000006A213

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 106 (on Ramp) over Guyandotte River Wv 2T is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 106 (on Ramp) over Guyandotte River Wv 2T in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,392 by 2042. The structure is 1,268 ft (386.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 106 (on Ramp)
CrossesGuyandotte River Wv 2T
Location0.35 MI South of US 60
RouteState Highway 10600
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42733, -82.39135
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,268 ft (386.5 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2022)
Projected traffic18,392 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 106 (on Ramp) over Guyandotte River Wv 2T built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 106 (on Ramp) over Guyandotte River Wv 2T 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 106 (on Ramp) over Guyandotte River Wv 2T carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv 106 (on Ramp) over Guyandotte River Wv 2T?

The structure is 1,268 ft (386.5 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 106 (on Ramp) over Guyandotte River Wv 2T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.