US Bridges

US 60 E & Wbl over CR 60/18

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.03 MI E of CR 60/18 · Structure no. 00000000020A347

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E & Wbl over CR 60/18 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 E & Wbl over CR 60/18 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,240 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 60 E & Wbl
CrossesCR 60/18
Location1.03 MI E of CR 60/18
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.22929, -81.53375
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2024)
Projected traffic9,240 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$250,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 E & Wbl over CR 60/18 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 60 E & Wbl over CR 60/18 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 E & Wbl over CR 60/18 carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E & Wbl over CR 60/18?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E & Wbl over CR 60/18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.