US Bridges

I64 WB over County Route 15

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.44 Mi. West of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000006A236

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I64 WB over County Route 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I64 WB over County Route 15 in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 12,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,375 by 2043. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesI64 WB
CrossesCounty Route 15
Location0.44 Mi. West of CR 13
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates38.44172, -82.13008
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,150 (2023)
Projected traffic17,375 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I64 WB over County Route 15 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I64 WB over County Route 15 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 2024.

How much traffic does I64 WB over County Route 15 carry?

About 12,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I64 WB over County Route 15?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I64 WB over County Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.