US 60 over Gauley River

Fair Condition75 years old3,170 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyFayette
Location0.02 Miles E. Of Wv 16
CarriesUS 60
CrossesGauley River
Coordinates38.16287, -81.19594

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length705.4 ft (215 m)
Max Span106.0 ft (32.3 m)
Deck Width36.4 ft (11.1 m)
Deck Area2386.5 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1951

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,170 (2020)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number00000000010A142

Nearby Bridges

County Route 19/31 over Scrabble Creek 0.3 mi Poor Couty Route 19/8 over Scrabble Creek 0.4 mi Fair County Route 13/2 over Falls Branch 1.6 mi Fair Wv 16 over Big Creek 1.8 mi Fair County Route 13 over CR 13/2 Kanawha R. Csx R 2.0 mi Poor Wv 16 over Honey Branch 3.2 mi Good County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch 4.4 mi Fair Wv 61 over Loop Creek 4.4 mi Fair Wv 16 over New River And Csx Rr 4.4 mi Fair County Route 60/3 over Bridge Fork 4.5 mi Fair