US Bridges

Wv 311 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.35 Miles S. of I-64 · Structure no. 00000000013A184

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 311 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 311 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 686 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2040. The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 311
CrossesI-64 Ebl & Wbl
Location0.35 Miles S. of I-64
RouteState Highway 31100
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78236, -80.23275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2020)
Projected traffic878 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 311 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Wv 311 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 311 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wv 311 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl?

The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 311 over I-64 Ebl & Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.