US Bridges

US 60 over Kanawha RR & Amherst DR

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CR 73 · Structure no. 00000000020A680

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Kanawha RR & Amherst DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Kanawha RR & Amherst DR in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,608 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesUS 60
CrossesKanawha RR & Amherst DR
Location0.01 MI W of CR 73
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.3097, -81.55662
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2022)
Projected traffic9,608 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Kanawha RR & Amherst DR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Kanawha RR & Amherst DR 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 US 60 over Kanawha RR & Amherst DR carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Kanawha RR & Amherst DR?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Kanawha RR & Amherst DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.