US Bridges

CR 60/63 over US 60 Kan Riv Vir Ave

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI N of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000020A364

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,384 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/63 over US 60 Kan Riv Vir Ave is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 60/63 over US 60 Kan Riv Vir Ave 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,227 by 2042. The structure is 1,384 ft (421.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 60/63
CrossesUS 60 Kan Riv Vir Ave
Location0.11 MI N of Wv 61
RouteCounty Highway 6063
Coordinates38.33294, -81.59805
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,384 ft (421.8 m)
Longest span415 ft (126.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,227 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$600,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 60/63 over US 60 Kan Riv Vir Ave built?

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

What condition is CR 60/63 over US 60 Kan Riv Vir Ave 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 US 60 Kan Riv Vir Ave carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/63 over US 60 Kan Riv Vir Ave?

The structure is 1,384 ft (421.8 m) long with a longest span of 415 ft (126.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/63 over US 60 Kan Riv Vir Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.