Brooks ST Ramp Gh over Brooks & Smith ST & Knwa
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 1.57 MI E of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A414
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 925 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,869
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brooks ST Ramp Gh over Brooks & Smith ST & Knwa is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Brooks ST Ramp Gh over Brooks & Smith ST & Knwa 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 8,869 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,756 by 2037. The structure is 925 ft (281.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brooks ST Ramp Gh over Brooks & Smith ST & Knwa built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brooks ST Ramp Gh over Brooks & Smith ST & Knwa 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Brooks ST Ramp Gh over Brooks & Smith ST & Knwa carry?
About 8,869 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Brooks ST Ramp Gh over Brooks & Smith ST & Knwa?
The structure is 925 ft (281.8 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Brooks ST Ramp Gh over Brooks & Smith ST & Knwa?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.