US Bridges

I64 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 1.93 Mi. East of CR 60/89 · Structure no. 00000000006A245

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I64 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I64 over CSX Railroad in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,753 by 2042. The structure is 375 ft (114.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI64
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.93 Mi. East of CR 60/89
RouteInterstate 6400
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.4314, -82.21406
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length375 ft (114.2 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2022)
Projected traffic38,753 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I64 over CSX Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I64 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I64 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 375 ft (114.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I64 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.