US Bridges

County Route 29/4 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.11 Miles W. of CR 27/3 · Structure no. 00000000013A043

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 29/4 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 29/4 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2039. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Route 29/4
CrossesI-64 Ebl & Wbl
Location0.11 Miles W. of CR 27/3
RouteCounty Highway 2904
Coordinates37.85319, -80.7219
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2019)
Projected traffic264 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County Route 29/4 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 29/4 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 29/4 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 29/4 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 29/4 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.