US Bridges

CR 60/63 over CR 60/76

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. S. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A363

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,203
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/63 over CR 60/76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 60/63 over CR 60/76 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6,203 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,568 by 2040. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60/63
CrossesCR 60/76
Location0.06 Mi. S. of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6063
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.33469, -81.59838
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,203 (2020)
Projected traffic7,568 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$350,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 60/63 over CR 60/76 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60/63 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 60/63 over CR 60/76 carry?

About 6,203 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/63 over CR 60/76?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/63 over CR 60/76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.