US Bridges

City Street over Vacant CSX Property

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. North JCT CR18/3 · Structure no. 00000000035A908

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over Vacant CSX Property is a concrete slab carrying City Street over Vacant CSX Property in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCity Street
CrossesVacant CSX Property
Location0.10 Mi. North JCT CR18/3
RouteCity Street N1690
Coordinates40.05266, -80.72261
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic122 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 City Street over Vacant CSX Property built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Street over Vacant CSX Property 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does City Street over Vacant CSX Property carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is City Street over Vacant CSX Property?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns City Street over Vacant CSX Property?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.