US Bridges

CR 60/62 over US60 Kanave Virave Kanrv

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI N of 61 · Structure no. 00000000020A360

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,326 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/62 over US60 Kanave Virave Kanrv is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 60/62 over US60 Kanave Virave Kanrv in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,680 by 2042. The structure is 1,326 ft (404.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60/62
CrossesUS60 Kanave Virave Kanrv
Location0.14 MI N of 61
RouteCounty Highway 6062
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.33274, -81.59685
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,326 ft (404.3 m)
Longest span420 ft (128 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2022)
Projected traffic13,680 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$500,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 60/62 over US60 Kanave Virave Kanrv built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60/62 over US60 Kanave Virave Kanrv 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 60/62 over US60 Kanave Virave Kanrv carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/62 over US60 Kanave Virave Kanrv?

The structure is 1,326 ft (404.3 m) long with a longest span of 420 ft (128 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/62 over US60 Kanave Virave Kanrv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.