US Bridges

I 64 EB over County Route 26

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.99 MI West of CR 60/89 · Structure no. 00000000006A143

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 64 EB over County Route 26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 64 EB over County Route 26 in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 67 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 35,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,479 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI 64 EB
CrossesCounty Route 26
Location0.99 MI West of CR 60/89
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates38.41699, -82.28278
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,300 (2020)
Projected traffic50,479 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 64 EB over County Route 26 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I 64 EB over County Route 26 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 64 EB over County Route 26 carry?

About 35,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 64 EB over County Route 26?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 64 EB over County Route 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.