US Bridges

I-64 Ramp C over I64 WV61 Kan R CSX RR

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 2.15 MI E of CR 60/64 · Structure no. 00000000020A398

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
771 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,017
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ramp C over I64 WV61 Kan R CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ramp C over I64 WV61 Kan R CSX RR 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 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 11,017 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,280 by 2043. The structure is 771 ft (235.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI-64 Ramp C
CrossesI64 WV61 Kan R CSX RR
Location2.15 MI E of CR 60/64
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.35486, -81.65072
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length771 ft (235.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,017 (2023)
Projected traffic19,280 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ramp C over I64 WV61 Kan R CSX RR built?

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

What condition is I-64 Ramp C over I64 WV61 Kan R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ramp C over I64 WV61 Kan R CSX RR carry?

About 11,017 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ramp C over I64 WV61 Kan R CSX RR?

The structure is 771 ft (235.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ramp C over I64 WV61 Kan R CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.