US Bridges

Wv 16 over Wv 16 Ramps CSX City

PoorPosted for load

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI N of CR 16/16 · Structure no. 00000000041A163

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Wv 16 Ramps CSX City is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 16 over Wv 16 Ramps CSX City in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2040. The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesWv 16 Ramps CSX City
Location0.23 MI N of CR 16/16
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.76572, -81.20377
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length396 ft (120.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2020)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 16 over Wv 16 Ramps CSX City built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over Wv 16 Ramps CSX City in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Wv 16 Ramps CSX City carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Wv 16 Ramps CSX City?

The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over Wv 16 Ramps CSX City?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.