US Bridges

CR 60/64 over I-64 EB & WB

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A369

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/64 over I-64 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 60/64 over I-64 EB & WB in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,436 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60/64
CrossesI-64 EB & WB
Location0.25 MI S of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6064
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.36465, -81.68676
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2020)
Projected traffic20,436 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$950,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 60/64 over I-64 EB & WB built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60/64 over I-64 EB & WB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 60/64 over I-64 EB & WB carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/64 over I-64 EB & WB?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/64 over I-64 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.