US Bridges

Wv 869 over US 35 & Kanawha River

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI E of US 35 · Structure no. 00000000040A123

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,878 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 869 over US 35 & Kanawha River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 869 over US 35 & Kanawha River in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,781 by 2040. The structure is 1,878 ft (572.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 869
CrossesUS 35 & Kanawha River
Location0.27 MI E of US 35
RouteState Highway 86900
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.5821, -81.99922
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,878 ft (572.3 m)
Longest span531 ft (161.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2020)
Projected traffic5,781 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 869 over US 35 & Kanawha River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 869 over US 35 & Kanawha River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 869 over US 35 & Kanawha River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 869 over US 35 & Kanawha River?

The structure is 1,878 ft (572.3 m) long with a longest span of 531 ft (161.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 869 over US 35 & Kanawha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.