US Bridges

Access Road over CSX Railroad

Poor

Mason County, West Virginia · Racine Locks & Dam · Structure no. CEPORHWV5056501

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Access Road over CSX Railroad in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationRacine Locks & Dam
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.92222, -81.91167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$614,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).