US Bridges

Wv 61 over Kanawha Eagle Coal R.R.

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.64 Mil N. of CR 72 · Structure no. 00000000020A830

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 61 over Kanawha Eagle Coal R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 61 over Kanawha Eagle Coal R.R. in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,317 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 61
CrossesKanawha Eagle Coal R.R.
Location1.64 Mil N. of CR 72
RouteState Highway 61
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.20906, -81.52066
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,317 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 61 over Kanawha Eagle Coal R.R. built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 61 over Kanawha Eagle Coal R.R. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 61 over Kanawha Eagle Coal R.R. carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 61 over Kanawha Eagle Coal R.R.?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 61 over Kanawha Eagle Coal R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.