US Bridges

Wv 114 over Piedmont Road & N&s RR

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A525

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 114 over Piedmont Road & N&s RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wv 114 over Piedmont Road & N&s 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 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,499 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 104 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 114
CrossesPiedmont Road & N&s RR
Location0.11 MI N of US 60
RouteState Highway 114
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.34087, -81.61305
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,700 (2022)
Projected traffic27,499 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$850,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 114 over Piedmont Road & N&s RR built?

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

What condition is Wv 114 over Piedmont Road & N&s RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 114 over Piedmont Road & N&s RR carry?

About 25,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 114 over Piedmont Road & N&s RR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 114 over Piedmont Road & N&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.