US Bridges

Wv 34 over CSX RR

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI N of Alt. Wv 34 · Structure no. 00000000040A031

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 34 over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 34 over CSX RR in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,220 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 34
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.06 MI N of Alt. Wv 34
RouteState Highway 34
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.43285, -82.01887
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 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 length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic17,220 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$550,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 34 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 34 over CSX RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 34 over CSX RR carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 34 over CSX RR?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 34 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.