US Bridges

Wv 46 Sls over CSX Transport

Poor

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CR 01 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A035

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 46 Sls over CSX Transport is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 46 Sls over CSX Transport in Mineral 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 46 Sls
CrossesCSX Transport
Location0.01 MI E of CR 01 Sls
RouteState Highway 4600
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.47705, -79.06721
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic630 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 46 Sls over CSX Transport built?

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

What condition is Wv 46 Sls over CSX Transport 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 Wv 46 Sls over CSX Transport carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 46 Sls over CSX Transport?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 46 Sls over CSX Transport?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.