US 60 EB over Witcher Creek
PoorKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI E of CR 70 · Structure no. 00000000020A350
- 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
- 8,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60 EB over Witcher Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 EB 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,240 by 2043. The structure is 373 ft (113.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 60 EB over Witcher Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 60 EB 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 EB over Witcher Creek carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 60 EB 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 EB over Witcher Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.