US Bridges

I-64 Ramp D over WV61 & CSX Railroad

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 2.14 MI E of CR 60/64 · Structure no. 00000000020A534

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,330
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ramp D over WV61 & CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ramp D over WV61 & CSX Railroad 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 12,330 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,576 by 2043. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-64 Ramp D
CrossesWV61 & CSX Railroad
Location2.14 MI E of CR 60/64
RouteInterstate 64
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35402, -81.64984
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,330 (2023)
Projected traffic21,576 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ramp D over WV61 & CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-64 Ramp D over WV61 & CSX Railroad 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 D over WV61 & CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ramp D over WV61 & CSX Railroad?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ramp D over WV61 & CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.