US Bridges

County Route 61/13 over I-64 EB & WB

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI W of CR 61/12 · Structure no. 00000000020A373

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/13 over I-64 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 61/13 over I-64 EB & WB 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,633 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Route 61/13
CrossesI-64 EB & WB
Location0.03 MI W of CR 61/12
RouteCounty Highway 6113
Coordinates38.36048, -81.69774
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 inspectionDecember 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,633 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$825,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 61/13 over I-64 EB & WB built?

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

What condition is County Route 61/13 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 61/13 over I-64 EB & WB carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 61/13 over I-64 EB & WB?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/13 over I-64 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.