US Bridges

I-64 Ramp F over Kanawha Blvd & Penn Ave

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI E of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000020A400

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
5,851
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ramp F over Kanawha Blvd & Penn Ave is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-64 Ramp F over Kanawha Blvd & Penn Ave 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 6 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 5,851 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,239 by 2043. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 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 F
CrossesKanawha Blvd & Penn Ave
Location0.29 MI E of US 119
RouteInterstate 64
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35618, -81.64589
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 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 (137.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,851 (2023)
Projected traffic10,239 by 2043
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ramp F over Kanawha Blvd & Penn Ave built?

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

What condition is I-64 Ramp F over Kanawha Blvd & Penn Ave 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 F over Kanawha Blvd & Penn Ave carry?

About 5,851 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ramp F over Kanawha Blvd & Penn Ave?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ramp F over Kanawha Blvd & Penn Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.