US Bridges

US 340 T over Shen. R. Park Ac/Rd. CSX

Fair

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI N of CR 340/9 Sls · Structure no. 00000000019A037

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,427 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 340 T over Shen. R. Park Ac/Rd. CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 340 T over Shen. R. Park Ac/Rd. CSX in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,480 by 2040. The structure is 1,427 ft (435 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 340 T
CrossesShen. R. Park Ac/Rd. CSX
Location0.08 MI N of CR 340/9 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 34000
CountyJefferson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.32014, -77.74155
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,427 ft (435 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2020)
Projected traffic21,480 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 340 T over Shen. R. Park Ac/Rd. CSX built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 340 T over Shen. R. Park Ac/Rd. CSX 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 340 T over Shen. R. Park Ac/Rd. CSX carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 340 T over Shen. R. Park Ac/Rd. CSX?

The structure is 1,427 ft (435 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 340 T over Shen. R. Park Ac/Rd. CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.