US Bridges

CR 70 over Witcher Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.60 Mile E of CR 60/46 · Structure no. 00000000020A811

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70 over Witcher Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 70 over Witcher Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 70
CrossesWitcher Creek
Location0.60 Mile E of CR 60/46
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.22645, -81.51392
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2041
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 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 over Witcher Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 70 over Witcher Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 70 over Witcher Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 70 over Witcher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.