US Bridges

Wv 6 N. Exit Ramp over No Feature Intersected

FairPosted for load

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.07 Miles S. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A585

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,887
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 6 N. Exit Ramp over No Feature Intersected is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 6 N. Exit 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 5 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 20,887 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,482 by 2039. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 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. Exit Ramp
CrossesNo Feature Intersected
Location0.07 Miles S. of US 60
RouteState Highway 600
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.18378, -81.31501
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 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 traffic20,887 (2019)
Projected traffic25,482 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$1.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 20,887 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.