US Bridges

I-64 Ramp B over WV25

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI E of CR 25/10 · Structure no. 00000000020A069

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ramp B over WV25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ramp B over WV25 in Kanawha 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,928 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Ramp B
CrossesWV25
Location0.17 MI E of CR 25/10
RouteInterstate 64
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.38582, -81.76951
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,928 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ramp B over WV25 built?

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

What condition is I-64 Ramp B over WV25 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ramp B over WV25 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ramp B over WV25?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ramp B over WV25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.