US Bridges

I-64 over Central Avenue

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.49 MI E of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A393

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Central Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 over Central Avenue 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 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 122,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 190,632 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesCentral Avenue
Location1.49 MI E of US 60
RouteInterstate 64
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.36347, -81.69144
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,200 (2022)
Projected traffic190,632 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Central Avenue built?

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

What condition is I-64 over Central Avenue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 over Central Avenue carry?

About 122,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Central Avenue?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Central Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.