US Bridges

US 460 EB over NS Railway

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.21 Mi. East of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000028A132

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 460 EB over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 460 EB over NS Railway in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,540 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 460 EB
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.21 Mi. East of CR 27
RouteU.S. Route 46000
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.36001, -81.08593
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2023)
Projected traffic15,540 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 460 EB over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 460 EB over NS Railway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 460 EB over NS Railway carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 460 EB over NS Railway?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 460 EB over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.