US Bridges

CR 160/1 over Norfolk & Southern Rail

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mile S of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A791

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 160/1 over Norfolk & Southern Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 160/1 over Norfolk & Southern Rail 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,538 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 160/1
CrossesNorfolk & Southern Rail
Location0.13 Mile S of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1601
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.21006, -81.51214
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2020)
Projected traffic3,538 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 160/1 over Norfolk & Southern Rail built?

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

What condition is CR 160/1 over Norfolk & Southern Rail 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 160/1 over Norfolk & Southern Rail carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 160/1 over Norfolk & Southern Rail?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 160/1 over Norfolk & Southern Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.