US Bridges

I 64 WB over Guyandotte R CR60/52&26

Poor

Cabell County, West Virginia · 1.78 MI West of CR 60/89 · Structure no. 00000000006A188

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 64 WB over Guyandotte R CR60/52&26 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I 64 WB over Guyandotte R CR60/52&26 in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 33,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,477 by 2042. The structure is 1,219 ft (371.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesI 64 WB
CrossesGuyandotte R CR60/52&26
Location1.78 MI West of CR 60/89
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates38.42213, -82.2986
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,219 ft (371.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,900 (2022)
Projected traffic48,477 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$17 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 64 WB over Guyandotte R CR60/52&26 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 64 WB over Guyandotte R CR60/52&26 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I 64 WB over Guyandotte R CR60/52&26 carry?

About 33,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 64 WB over Guyandotte R CR60/52&26?

The structure is 1,219 ft (371.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 64 WB over Guyandotte R CR60/52&26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.