US Bridges

CR 60/64 over Second Avenue

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A365

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/64 over Second Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 60/64 over Second Avenue in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,078 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60/64
CrossesSecond Avenue
Location0.15 MI S of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6064
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.36666, -81.68711
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2022)
Projected traffic18,078 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$800,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 60/64 over Second Avenue built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60/64 over Second Avenue 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 60/64 over Second Avenue carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/64 over Second Avenue?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/64 over Second Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.