US Bridges

Wv 6 N. Apch. Ramp over No Feature Intersected

FairPosted for load

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.07 Miles W. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A584

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 6 N. Apch. Ramp over No Feature Intersected is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 6 N. Apch. Ramp over No Feature Intersected in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,880 by 2039. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 6 N. Apch. Ramp
CrossesNo Feature Intersected
Location0.07 Miles W. of US 60
RouteState Highway 600
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.18446, -81.3167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2019)
Projected traffic23,880 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 6 N. Apch. Ramp over No Feature Intersected built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 6 N. Apch. Ramp over No Feature Intersected 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 6 N. Apch. Ramp over No Feature Intersected carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 6 N. Apch. Ramp over No Feature Intersected?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 6 N. Apch. Ramp over No Feature Intersected?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.