US Bridges

Conner Street over CSX Railroad

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of Wv 34 · Structure no. 00000000040A903

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conner Street over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Conner Street over CSX Railroad in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesConner Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.01 MI N of Wv 34
RouteCity Street N0765
Coordinates38.43272, -82.02015
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conner Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conner Street over CSX Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Conner Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Conner Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Conner Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.