US Bridges

Wv 61 Spur over WV61 CR72 US60 Kan R CSX

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI N of I-77 · Structure no. 00000000020A735

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,666
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 61 Spur over WV61 CR72 US60 Kan R CSX is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Wv 61 Spur over WV61 CR72 US60 Kan R CSX in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,666 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,202 by 2042. The structure is 2,223 ft (677.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 61 Spur
CrossesWV61 CR72 US60 Kan R CSX
Location0.11 MI N of I-77
RouteState Highway 6100
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.19792, -81.4964
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,223 ft (677.7 m)
Longest span594 ft (181.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,666 (2022)
Projected traffic8,202 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$475,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 61 Spur over WV61 CR72 US60 Kan R CSX built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 61 Spur over WV61 CR72 US60 Kan R CSX 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 61 Spur over WV61 CR72 US60 Kan R CSX carry?

About 7,666 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 61 Spur over WV61 CR72 US60 Kan R CSX?

The structure is 2,223 ft (677.7 m) long with a longest span of 594 ft (181.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 61 Spur over WV61 CR72 US60 Kan R CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.