US Bridges

I-64 East over CR 61/13 and CSX RR

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.69 MI E of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A391

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
619 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 East over CR 61/13 and CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 East over CR 61/13 and CSX RR in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 54,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,488 by 2042. The structure is 619 ft (188.8 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64 East
CrossesCR 61/13 and CSX RR
Location0.69 MI E of US 60
RouteInterstate 64
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35831, -81.7035
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 inspectionNovember 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 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 spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length619 ft (188.8 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,800 (2022)
Projected traffic85,488 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 East over CR 61/13 and CSX RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 East over CR 61/13 and CSX RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 East over CR 61/13 and CSX RR carry?

About 54,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 East over CR 61/13 and CSX RR?

The structure is 619 ft (188.8 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 East over CR 61/13 and CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.