US Bridges

I-64 West - Ramp D over Davis Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.40 MI E of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A341

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 West - Ramp D over Davis Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 West - Ramp D over Davis Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,112 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-64 West - Ramp D
CrossesDavis Creek
Location0.40 MI E of US 60
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.36043, -81.71282
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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic8,112 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 West - Ramp D over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 West - Ramp D over Davis Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 West - Ramp D over Davis Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 West - Ramp D over Davis Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 West - Ramp D over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.