US Bridges

County Route 25 over New River and CSX RR

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 1.50 Miles E. of CR 25/2 · Structure no. 00000000010A123

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
760 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
332
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25 over New River and CSX RR is a steel truss - deck carrying County Route 25 over New River and CSX RR in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 97 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2039. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Route 25
CrossesNew River and CSX RR
Location1.50 Miles E. of CR 25/2
RouteCounty Highway 2500
Coordinates37.93676, -81.06318
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2019)
Projected traffic405 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25 over New River and CSX RR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is County Route 25 over New River and CSX RR 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 County Route 25 over New River and CSX RR carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25 over New River and CSX RR?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25 over New River and CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.