US Bridges

Wv 622 over I-64 EB & WB

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI N of CR 622/24 · Structure no. 00000000020A754

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 622 over I-64 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 622 over I-64 EB & WB in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,581 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWv 622
CrossesI-64 EB & WB
Location0.13 MI N of CR 622/24
RouteState Highway 622
Coordinates38.41343, -81.79643
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2022)
Projected traffic19,581 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wv 622 over I-64 EB & WB built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 622 over I-64 EB & WB 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 Wv 622 over I-64 EB & WB carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 622 over I-64 EB & WB?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 622 over I-64 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.