US Bridges

I-64 E & W over Kan R WV61 CSX RR US119

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 2.03 MI E of CR 60/64 · Structure no. 00000000020A397

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
2,247 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 E & W over Kan R WV61 CSX RR US119 is a steel truss - thru carrying I-64 E & W over Kan R WV61 CSX RR US119 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 84,279 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,488 by 2043. The structure is 2,247 ft (684.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI-64 E & W
CrossesKan R WV61 CSX RR US119
Location2.03 MI E of CR 60/64
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates38.35527, -81.64847
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,247 ft (684.9 m)
Longest span465 ft (141.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,279 (2023)
Projected traffic147,488 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$7.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 E & W over Kan R WV61 CSX RR US119 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 E & W over Kan R WV61 CSX RR US119 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 E & W over Kan R WV61 CSX RR US119 carry?

About 84,279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-64 E & W over Kan R WV61 CSX RR US119?

The structure is 2,247 ft (684.9 m) long with a longest span of 465 ft (141.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 E & W over Kan R WV61 CSX RR US119?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.