Wv 6 over Kanawha River Us60 Wv61

Fair Condition70 years old17,736 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyFayette
Location0.12 Miles S. Of Wv 61
CarriesWv 6
CrossesKanawha River Us60 Wv61
Coordinates38.18251, -81.31688

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway9 (Excellent)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length1665.0 ft (507.5 m)
Max Span486.2 ft (148.2 m)
Deck Width47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Area7,308 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1956 (reconstructed 2023)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,736 (2019)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge8

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000010A020

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