US 60 over Kanawha River & Blvd
PoorPosted for loadKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI E of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000020A146
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 1,769 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60 over Kanawha River & Blvd is a steel truss - thru carrying US 60 over Kanawha River & Blvd in Kanawha 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,748 by 2042. The structure is 1,769 ft (539.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 60 over Kanawha River & Blvd built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 60 over Kanawha River & Blvd 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 60 over Kanawha River & Blvd carry?
About 15,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 60 over Kanawha River & Blvd?
The structure is 1,769 ft (539.3 m) long with a longest span of 436 ft (133 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US 60 over Kanawha River & Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.