US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 13/25 over CSX Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East CO Rt 13 · Structure no. 00000000046A025

Built
1897
128 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 13/25 over CSX Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Taylor CO Rt 13/25 over CSX Railroad in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1897, so it is 128 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 13/25
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.01 MI East CO Rt 13
RouteCounty Highway 1325
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27358, -80.08088
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic18 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 13/25 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 13/25 over CSX Railroad 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 13/25 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Taylor CO Rt 13/25 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 13/25 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.