US Bridges

I-64 Ebl over CSX Railroad

Poor

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 3.95 Miles E. of CR 60/14 · Structure no. 00000000013A163

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,050
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ebl over CSX Railroad in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,792 by 2039. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesI-64 Ebl
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3.95 Miles E. of CR 60/14
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates37.79058, -80.29417
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2019)
Projected traffic5,792 by 2039
Trucks24%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ebl over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 Ebl over CSX Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ebl over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ebl over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.