US 60 West over Elk River
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000020A336
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 516 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60 West over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 West over Elk River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,590 by 2043. The structure is 516 ft (157.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 60 West over Elk River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 60 West over Elk River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 60 West over Elk River carry?
About 15,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 60 West over Elk River?
The structure is 516 ft (157.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 60 West over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.