US Bridges

Wv 94 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI S of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000020A550

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 94 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 94 over CSX Railroad in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,169 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 94
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.20 MI S of Wv 61
RouteState Highway 94
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.24109, -81.56486
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2021)
Projected traffic7,169 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 94 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 94 over CSX Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 94 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 94 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 94 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.