US Bridges

US 60 WB over CSX Railroad & Rust ST

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.42 MI E of Wv 817 · Structure no. 00000000020A821

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 WB over CSX Railroad & Rust ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 WB over CSX Railroad & Rust ST 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,750 by 2040. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesUS 60 WB
CrossesCSX Railroad & Rust ST
Location0.42 MI E of Wv 817
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.39633, -81.84827
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2020)
Projected traffic15,750 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 US 60 WB over CSX Railroad & Rust ST built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 WB over CSX Railroad & Rust ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 WB over CSX Railroad & Rust ST carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 60 WB over CSX Railroad & Rust ST?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 WB over CSX Railroad & Rust ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.