US Bridges

CR 70 over Dry Br. of Witcher Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. W. of CR 70/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A685

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70 over Dry Br. of Witcher Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 70 over Dry Br. of Witcher Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 70
CrossesDry Br. of Witcher Creek
Location0.02 Mi. W. of CR 70/1
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.22807, -81.51018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 70 over Dry Br. of Witcher Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 over Dry Br. of Witcher Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 70 over Dry Br. of Witcher Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 70 over Dry Br. of Witcher Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 70 over Dry Br. of Witcher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.