Kanawha County Bridge Report Card
Kanawha County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Kanawha County, West Virginia
Kanawha County has 555 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 69 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.4% is at or below the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 340,461 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Kanawha County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 555 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 69 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 340,461 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 12.4% | 24.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.7% of measured traffic | 4.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 5,992,124 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 12.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 340,461 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Kanawha County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-64 E & W over Kan R Wv61 Csx Rr Us119 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 84,279 | 1975 |
| I-77 NB & SB over US 60 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 47,700 | 1975 |
| CR 25/47 over 10th St. US RT 60 Kan R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,959 | 1953 |
| Wv. 601 over Davis Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,600 | 1959 |
| US 60 over Kanawha River & BLVD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,950 | 1930 |
| CR 60/64 over I-64 EB & WB | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,600 | 1974 |
| Wv 622 over Rocky Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,800 | 1971 |
| I-77 NB over CR 21 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,300 | 1959 |
| CR 60/64 over First Avenue & Csx Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,800 | 1974 |
| I-79 Nbl over CR 53 & Gabes Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,300 | 1976 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.