US Bridges

US 60 Wbl over US 19

Poor

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.24 Miles E. of CR 4 · Structure no. 00000000010A145

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
3,465
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 Wbl over US 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 Wbl over US 19 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 3,465 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,227 by 2039. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 60 Wbl
CrossesUS 19
Location0.24 Miles E. of CR 4
RouteU.S. Route 6000
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.1166, -81.00492
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 traffic3,465 (2019)
Projected traffic4,227 by 2039
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 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 Wbl over US 19 built?

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

What condition is US 60 Wbl over US 19 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 Wbl over US 19 carry?

About 3,465 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 60 Wbl over US 19?

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 Wbl over US 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.