US Bridges

CR 70 over Witcher Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI W of CR 70/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A752

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70 over Witcher Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 70 over Witcher Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,684 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCR 70
CrossesWitcher Creek
Location0.05 MI W of CR 70/1
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates38.2279, -81.51107
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,684 by 2038
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 Witcher Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 70 over Witcher Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 70 over Witcher Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 70 over Witcher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.