US Bridges

CR 7 over CR 60/3 & CSX RR

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.23 Mile South of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000050A180

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over CR 60/3 & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 7 over CR 60/3 & CSX RR in Wayne 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,956 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 7
CrossesCR 60/3 & CSX RR
Location0.23 Mile South of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.3966, -82.51649
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,956 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 over CR 60/3 & CSX RR built?

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

What condition is CR 7 over CR 60/3 & CSX RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7 over CR 60/3 & CSX RR carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over CR 60/3 & CSX RR?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over CR 60/3 & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.