US Bridges

Wv 34 over Kanawha Rv WV62 N&s RR

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.31 MI N of Wv 817 · Structure no. 00000000040A035

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,433 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 34 over Kanawha Rv WV62 N&s RR is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Wv 34 over Kanawha Rv WV62 N&s RR in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 70 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,733 by 2040. The structure is 1,433 ft (436.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 34
CrossesKanawha Rv WV62 N&s RR
Location0.31 MI N of Wv 817
RouteState Highway 3400
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.535, -81.8983
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,433 ft (436.9 m)
Longest span462 ft (140.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2020)
Projected traffic8,733 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 34 over Kanawha Rv WV62 N&s RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Wv 34 over Kanawha Rv WV62 N&s 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 Kanawha Rv WV62 N&s RR carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 34 over Kanawha Rv WV62 N&s RR?

The structure is 1,433 ft (436.9 m) long with a longest span of 462 ft (140.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 34 over Kanawha Rv WV62 N&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.