US Bridges

US 60 WB over Witcher Creek

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI E of CR 70 · Structure no. 00000000020A349

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
373 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 WB over Witcher Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 WB over Witcher Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,660 by 2040. The structure is 373 ft (113.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesUS 60 WB
CrossesWitcher Creek
Location0.18 MI E of CR 70
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.21991, -81.52295
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length373 ft (113.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2020)
Projected traffic9,660 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 WB over Witcher Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 WB over Witcher Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 WB over Witcher Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 60 WB over Witcher Creek?

The structure is 373 ft (113.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 WB over Witcher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.