US Bridges

US 60 EB over N&s RR & Amherst Drive

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CR 73 · Structure no. 00000000020A346

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
431 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 EB over N&s RR & Amherst Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 EB over N&s RR & Amherst Drive in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,608 by 2042. The structure is 431 ft (131.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 60 EB
CrossesN&s RR & Amherst Drive
Location0.01 MI W of CR 73
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30968, -81.5568
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length431 ft (131.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2022)
Projected traffic9,608 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$600,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 EB over N&s RR & Amherst Drive built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 EB over N&s RR & Amherst Drive 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 US 60 EB over N&s RR & Amherst Drive carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 60 EB over N&s RR & Amherst Drive?

The structure is 431 ft (131.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 EB over N&s RR & Amherst Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.