US Bridges

Wv 101 over CSX Railroad

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mile South of US 60E · Structure no. 00000000006A224

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 101 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 101 over CSX Railroad in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,292 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 101
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.10 Mile South of US 60E
RouteState Highway 10100
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42358, -82.39759
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,292 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wv 101 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 101 over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 101 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv 101 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 101 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.