US Bridges

Wv 527 over Ohio River;csx;us 60 WB

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.19 Mile North US 60 EB · Structure no. 00000000006A222

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
2,105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 527 over Ohio River;csx;us 60 WB is a steel truss - thru carrying Wv 527 over Ohio River;csx;us 60 WB in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,182 by 2042. The structure is 2,105 ft (641.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 527
CrossesOhio River;csx;us 60 WB
Location0.19 Mile North US 60 EB
RouteState Highway 52700
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42458, -82.45139
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,105 ft (641.6 m)
Longest span720 ft (219.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2022)
Projected traffic17,182 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 527 over Ohio River;csx;us 60 WB built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 527 over Ohio River;csx;us 60 WB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 527 over Ohio River;csx;us 60 WB carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv 527 over Ohio River;csx;us 60 WB?

The structure is 2,105 ft (641.6 m) long with a longest span of 720 ft (219.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 527 over Ohio River;csx;us 60 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.