US Bridges

Wv 6 S Exit Ramp over No Feature Intersected

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.25 Miles N. of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000010A234

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 6 S Exit Ramp over No Feature Intersected is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Wv 6 S Exit Ramp over No Feature Intersected in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,912 by 2039. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 6 S Exit Ramp
CrossesNo Feature Intersected
Location0.25 Miles N. of Wv 61
RouteState Highway 600
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.18152, -81.31751
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (39.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2019)
Projected traffic23,912 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 6 S Exit Ramp over No Feature Intersected built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 6 S Exit Ramp over No Feature Intersected 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 6 S Exit Ramp over No Feature Intersected carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 6 S Exit Ramp over No Feature Intersected?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 6 S Exit Ramp over No Feature Intersected?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.