US Bridges

US 60 over Private Road

Poor

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.19 Miles W. of CR 38 · Structure no. 00000000013A185

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,389
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Private Road is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Private Road in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6,389 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,178 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesPrivate Road
Location0.19 Miles W. of CR 38
RouteU.S. Route 6000
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78453, -80.40147
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,389 (2022)
Projected traffic8,178 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$765,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Private Road built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Private Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Private Road carry?

About 6,389 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Private Road?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Private Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.