County Route 60/18 over US 60 & CR 60/20
PoorKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI N of CR 60/21 · Structure no. 00000000020A357
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 60/18 over US 60 & CR 60/20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 60/18 over US 60 & CR 60/20 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 60/18 over US 60 & CR 60/20 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 60/18 over US 60 & CR 60/20 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 60/18 over US 60 & CR 60/20 carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 60/18 over US 60 & CR 60/20?
The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 60/18 over US 60 & CR 60/20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.