US Bridges

Wv 41 over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles N. of CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000010A065

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 41 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 41 over CSX Railroad in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 41
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.03 Miles N. of CR 25
RouteState Highway 4100
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.85603, -81.067
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic864 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 41 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Wv 41 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 41 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 41 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 41 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.