US Bridges

I-64 Ramp D over Jefferson RD

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI E of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A338

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ramp D over Jefferson RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ramp D over Jefferson RD in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,096 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Ramp D
CrossesJefferson RD
Location0.12 MI E of US 60
RouteInterstate 64
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35806, -81.71564
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2022)
Projected traffic18,096 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ramp D over Jefferson RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 Ramp D over Jefferson RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 Ramp D over Jefferson RD carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ramp D over Jefferson RD?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ramp D over Jefferson RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.