US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over Kan Tpk & CSX RR

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.69 MI E of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A392

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
63,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over Kan Tpk & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Wbl over Kan Tpk & 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 63,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,436 by 2040. The structure is 619 ft (188.7 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64 Wbl
CrossesKan Tpk & CSX RR
Location0.69 MI E of US 60
RouteInterstate 64
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35847, -81.70352
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length619 ft (188.7 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,100 (2020)
Projected traffic98,436 by 2040
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Wbl over Kan Tpk & CSX RR built?

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

What condition is I-64 Wbl over Kan Tpk & 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 Wbl over Kan Tpk & CSX RR carry?

About 63,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl over Kan Tpk & CSX RR?

The structure is 619 ft (188.7 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over Kan Tpk & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.