6th Street over US 250/WV2/CSX Railroad
PoorMarshall County, West Virginia · 0.53 Mi. South JCT CR 2/4 · Structure no. 00000000026A095
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street over US 250/WV2/CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Street over US 250/WV2/CSX Railroad in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Street over US 250/WV2/CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Street over US 250/WV2/CSX Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 6th Street over US 250/WV2/CSX Railroad carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is 6th Street over US 250/WV2/CSX Railroad?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Street over US 250/WV2/CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.