US Bridges

Wv. 61 over Lens Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.33 MI S of Wv 94 · Structure no. 00000000020A184

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv. 61 over Lens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv. 61 over Lens Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,103 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv. 61
CrossesLens Creek
Location0.33 MI S of Wv 94
RouteState Highway 61
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.23935, -81.55759
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,103 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv. 61 over Lens Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv. 61 over Lens Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv. 61 over Lens Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv. 61 over Lens Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv. 61 over Lens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.