US Bridges

CR 37 over I 64

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI South of CR 52/1 · Structure no. 00000000006A090

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
421 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37 over I 64 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 37 over I 64 in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2042. The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 37
CrossesI 64
Location0.27 MI South of CR 52/1
RouteCounty Highway 3700
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.39131, -82.42849
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length421 ft (128.2 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic605 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 37 over I 64 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 37 over I 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 37 over I 64 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 37 over I 64?

The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 37 over I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.