US Bridges

US 60 over Greenbrier River

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.05 Miles E. of CR 38 · Structure no. 00000000013A114

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
535 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,777
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Greenbrier River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Greenbrier River in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,777 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2039. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesGreenbrier River
Location0.05 Miles E. of CR 38
RouteU.S. Route 6000
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78207, -80.39745
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,777 (2019)
Projected traffic8,675 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Greenbrier River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Greenbrier River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Greenbrier River carry?

About 6,777 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Greenbrier River?

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Greenbrier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.