US Bridges

CR 60/14 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.80 MI W of CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000020A170

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/14 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 60/14 over CSX Railroad in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,122 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60/14
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.80 MI W of CR 8
RouteCounty Highway 6014
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.38064, -81.82328
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2020)
Projected traffic8,122 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 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 CR 60/14 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60/14 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 60/14 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/14 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/14 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.