US Bridges

N. Florence Street over CSX Railroad

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI North Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A905

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Florence Street over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N. Florence Street over CSX Railroad in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,385 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Florence Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.03 MI North Wv Rt 20
RouteCity Street N0310
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28033, -80.32527
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2020)
Projected traffic4,385 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$2.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Florence Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Florence Street over CSX Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N. Florence Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N. Florence Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N. Florence Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.