US Bridges

US 60 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mile West of CR 60/9 · Structure no. 00000000006A216

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 60 over Guyandotte River in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,425 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.08 Mile West of CR 60/9
RouteU.S. Route 6000
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41582, -82.29533
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2022)
Projected traffic19,425 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Guyandotte River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.