US Bridges

I-64 Ebl over CR 38 & Greenbrier River

Poor

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 2.57 Miles W. of CR 60/14 · Structure no. 00000000013A152

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
822 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl over CR 38 & Greenbrier River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-64 Ebl over CR 38 & Greenbrier River in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,078 by 2042. The structure is 822 ft (250.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-64 Ebl
CrossesCR 38 & Greenbrier River
Location2.57 Miles W. of CR 60/14
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates37.78946, -80.38446
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length822 ft (250.5 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2022)
Projected traffic6,078 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ebl over CR 38 & Greenbrier River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 Ebl over CR 38 & Greenbrier River 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 Ebl over CR 38 & Greenbrier River carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl over CR 38 & Greenbrier River?

The structure is 822 ft (250.5 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ebl over CR 38 & Greenbrier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.