US Bridges

CR 25/47 over 10th St. US Rt 60 Kan R

PoorPosted for load

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI N of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A337

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,385 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,959
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25/47 over 10th St. US Rt 60 Kan R is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying CR 25/47 over 10th St. US Rt 60 Kan R in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 18,959 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,001 by 2035. The structure is 1,385 ft (422.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 25/47
Crosses10th St. US Rt 60 Kan R
Location0.10 MI N of JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 2547
Coordinates38.35543, -81.73676
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,385 ft (422.2 m)
Longest span450 ft (137.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,959 (2015)
Projected traffic23,001 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$12 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 25/47 over 10th St. US Rt 60 Kan R built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 25/47 over 10th St. US Rt 60 Kan R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 25/47 over 10th St. US Rt 60 Kan R carry?

About 18,959 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 25/47 over 10th St. US Rt 60 Kan R?

The structure is 1,385 ft (422.2 m) long with a longest span of 450 ft (137.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25/47 over 10th St. US Rt 60 Kan R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.