US Bridges

US 60 Ebl over US 19 Nbl & Sbl

Poor

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.24 Miles E. of CR 4 · Structure no. 00000000010A144

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 Ebl over US 19 Nbl & Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 Ebl over US 19 Nbl & Sbl in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,026 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 60 Ebl
CrossesUS 19 Nbl & Sbl
Location0.24 Miles E. of CR 4
RouteU.S. Route 6000
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.11648, -81.00513
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,026 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$377,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 Ebl over US 19 Nbl & Sbl built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 Ebl over US 19 Nbl & Sbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 Ebl over US 19 Nbl & Sbl carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 60 Ebl over US 19 Nbl & Sbl?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 Ebl over US 19 Nbl & Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.