CO 25 over Norfolk Southern RR
PoorMercer County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N. of Us. 19 · Structure no. 00000000028A086
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 25 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 25 over Norfolk Southern RR in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 CO 25 over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 25 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does CO 25 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CO 25 over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CO 25 over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.