US Bridges

US 35 over CR 25 CSX Railroad

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 2.08 MI N of CR 17/5 · Structure no. 00000000027A142

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over CR 25 CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over CR 25 CSX Railroad in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,668 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 35
CrossesCR 25 CSX Railroad
Location2.08 MI N of CR 17/5
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8301, -82.136
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,700 (2022)
Projected traffic25,668 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 35 over CR 25 CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over CR 25 CSX Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 over CR 25 CSX Railroad carry?

About 20,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over CR 25 CSX Railroad?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over CR 25 CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.