US Bridges

CR 60/64 over First Avenue & CSX RR

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A367

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

About this bridge

CR 60/64 over First Avenue & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 60/64 over First Avenue & CSX RR 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,078 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 60/64
CrossesFirst Avenue & CSX RR
Location0.20 MI S of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6064
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.36562, -81.68718
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 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 and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 60/64 over First Avenue & CSX RR built?

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

What condition is CR 60/64 over First Avenue & CSX RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 60/64 over First Avenue & CSX RR carry?

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

How long is CR 60/64 over First Avenue & CSX RR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/64 over First Avenue & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.