US Bridges

Dickinson Street over Wv 61 Kanawha R CSX

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A901

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,192
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickinson Street over Wv 61 Kanawha R CSX is a steel truss - thru carrying Dickinson Street over Wv 61 Kanawha R CSX in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 89 years old, older 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 13,192 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,554 by 2041. The structure is 1,146 ft (349.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDickinson Street
CrossesWv 61 Kanawha R CSX
Location0.27 MI S of US 60
RouteCity Street N0280
Coordinates38.34688, -81.63688
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,146 ft (349.4 m)
Longest span420 ft (128 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,192 (2021)
Projected traffic15,554 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickinson Street over Wv 61 Kanawha R CSX built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Dickinson Street over Wv 61 Kanawha R CSX 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Dickinson Street over Wv 61 Kanawha R CSX carry?

About 13,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dickinson Street over Wv 61 Kanawha R CSX?

The structure is 1,146 ft (349.4 m) long with a longest span of 420 ft (128 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Dickinson Street over Wv 61 Kanawha R CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.