US Bridges

US 60 over CR 60/12

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.58 MI E of CR 73 · Structure no. 00000000020A152

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over CR 60/12 is a concrete frame carrying US 60 over CR 60/12 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 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 14,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,509 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesUS 60
CrossesCR 60/12
Location0.58 MI E of CR 73
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.30059, -81.55594
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,770 (2022)
Projected traffic15,509 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over CR 60/12 built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over CR 60/12 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over CR 60/12 carry?

About 14,770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over CR 60/12?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over CR 60/12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.