US Bridges

CR 27 over CR 27/1

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.67 MI E of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000020A075

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 over CR 27/1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 27 over CR 27/1 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,882 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 27
CrossesCR 27/1
Location0.67 MI E of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41006, -81.65301
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,882 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 over CR 27/1 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 over CR 27/1 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 27 over CR 27/1 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 over CR 27/1?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 over CR 27/1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.