US Bridges

US 60 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of CR 101/1 · Structure no. 00000000006A230

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over CSX Railroad in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,760 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.01 MI West of CR 101/1
RouteU.S. Route 6000
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42245, -82.39218
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2022)
Projected traffic11,760 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over CSX Railroad 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.