US Bridges

I-64 Ramp E over Kanawha Boulevard

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.26 MI E of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000020A399

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
451 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,154
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ramp E over Kanawha Boulevard is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-64 Ramp E over Kanawha Boulevard 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 6,154 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,770 by 2042. The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Ramp E
CrossesKanawha Boulevard
Location0.26 MI E of US 119
RouteInterstate 64
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35658, -81.64666
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length451 ft (137.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,154 (2022)
Projected traffic10,770 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 E over Kanawha Boulevard built?

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

What condition is I-64 Ramp E over Kanawha Boulevard 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 E over Kanawha Boulevard carry?

About 6,154 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ramp E over Kanawha Boulevard?

The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ramp E over Kanawha Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.