US Bridges

US 60 over Big Sandy River

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.1 Mile West CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000050A170

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,284 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Big Sandy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Big Sandy River in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,204 by 2030. The structure is 1,284 ft (391.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesBig Sandy River
Location0.1 Mile West CR 1
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40433, -82.59472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,284 ft (391.4 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2010)
Projected traffic12,204 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 60 over Big Sandy River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Big Sandy 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Big Sandy River carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Big Sandy River?

The structure is 1,284 ft (391.4 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Big Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.