US Bridges

I-64 Ebl over Meadow River

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.30 Miles E. of CR 29 · Structure no. 00000000013A200

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,579
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl over Meadow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ebl over Meadow River 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 10,579 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,340 by 2039. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI-64 Ebl
CrossesMeadow River
Location0.30 Miles E. of CR 29
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates37.86076, -80.71504
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,579 (2019)
Projected traffic15,340 by 2039
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ebl over Meadow River built?

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

What condition is I-64 Ebl over Meadow River 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 I-64 Ebl over Meadow River carry?

About 10,579 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl over Meadow River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ebl over Meadow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.