US Bridges

CR 17 over Interstate 64

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI West of CR 17/2 · Structure no. 00000000006A042

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over Interstate 64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17 over Interstate 64 in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 17
CrossesInterstate 64
Location0.11 MI West of CR 17/2
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42596, -82.23701
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17 over Interstate 64 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 over Interstate 64 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 17 over Interstate 64 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over Interstate 64?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over Interstate 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.