US Bridges

I-64 Ramp a over Chas City Parking Lots

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.48 MI E of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000020A403

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
423 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ramp a over Chas City Parking Lots is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-64 Ramp a over Chas City Parking Lots 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,424 by 2042. The structure is 423 ft (129 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Ramp a
CrossesChas City Parking Lots
Location0.48 MI E of US 119
RouteInterstate 64
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35756, -81.64361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length423 ft (129 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,424 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ramp a over Chas City Parking Lots built?

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

What condition is I-64 Ramp a over Chas City Parking Lots 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ramp a over Chas City Parking Lots carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ramp a over Chas City Parking Lots?

The structure is 423 ft (129 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ramp a over Chas City Parking Lots?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.