US Bridges

County Route 60/34 over CSX Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles S. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000013A138

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/34 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 60/34 over CSX Railroad in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCounty Route 60/34
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.04 Miles S. of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6034
Coordinates37.78447, -80.30613
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 60/34 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/34 over CSX Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 60/34 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/34 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/34 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.