US Bridges

US 60 over CSX Railway

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mile West of County · Structure no. 00000000006A293

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over CSX Railway in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,630 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.10 Mile West of County
RouteU.S. Route 6000
Coordinates38.41639, -82.25118
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,600 (2022)
Projected traffic21,630 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over CSX Railway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over CSX Railway carry?

About 20,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over CSX Railway?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.