US 60 over Coal River
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mile E of CR 171 · Structure no. 00000000020A809
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 633 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60 over Coal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Coal River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 33,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,965 by 2042. The structure is 633 ft (192.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 60 over Coal River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 60 over Coal River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 60 over Coal River carry?
About 33,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 60 over Coal River?
The structure is 633 ft (192.9 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns US 60 over Coal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.