US Bridges

CR 60/62 over CR 60/76

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.40 Mi. N. of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000020A361

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/62 over CR 60/76 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 60/62 over CR 60/76 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60/62
CrossesCR 60/76
Location0.40 Mi. N. of Wv 61
RouteCounty Highway 6062
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.33439, -81.59711
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,880 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$160,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 60/62 over CR 60/76 built?

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

What condition is CR 60/62 over CR 60/76 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 CR 60/76 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/62 over CR 60/76?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/62 over CR 60/76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.