US Bridges

Wv 106 (exit Ramp) over 3200 Block Guyandotte R

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.40 MI North of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000006A214

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
901 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 106 (exit Ramp) over 3200 Block Guyandotte R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 106 (exit Ramp) over 3200 Block Guyandotte R 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,570 by 2042. The structure is 901 ft (274.5 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 (exit Ramp)
Crosses3200 Block Guyandotte R
Location0.40 MI North of US 60
RouteState Highway 10600
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42865, -82.39159
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length901 ft (274.5 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2022)
Projected traffic20,570 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 (exit Ramp) over 3200 Block Guyandotte R built?

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

What condition is Wv 106 (exit Ramp) over 3200 Block Guyandotte R 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 106 (exit Ramp) over 3200 Block Guyandotte R carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv 106 (exit Ramp) over 3200 Block Guyandotte R?

The structure is 901 ft (274.5 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 106 (exit Ramp) over 3200 Block Guyandotte R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.