US Bridges

Wv Rt 25 Spur over Kanawha River

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.05 Miles North of Wv 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A857

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,019 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 25 Spur over Kanawha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 25 Spur over Kanawha River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,449 by 2043. The structure is 1,019 ft (310.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 25 Spur
CrossesKanawha River
Location0.05 Miles North of Wv 60
RouteState Highway 25
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.39179, -81.83195
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,019 ft (310.6 m)
Longest span450 ft (137.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2023)
Projected traffic11,449 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt 25 Spur over Kanawha River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 25 Spur over Kanawha 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 25 Spur over Kanawha River carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 25 Spur over Kanawha River?

The structure is 1,019 ft (310.6 m) long with a longest span of 450 ft (137.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 25 Spur over Kanawha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.