US Bridges

I-64 Wbl & Ebl over Armour Creek and CR 35/1

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.69 E of Wv 25 · Structure no. 00000000020A777

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
402 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl & Ebl over Armour Creek and CR 35/1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Wbl & Ebl over Armour Creek and CR 35/1 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 93,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,548 by 2042. The structure is 402 ft (122.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Wbl & Ebl
CrossesArmour Creek and CR 35/1
Location0.69 E of Wv 25
RouteInterstate 64
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42962, -81.82458
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length402 ft (122.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,300 (2022)
Projected traffic145,548 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$850,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Wbl & Ebl over Armour Creek and CR 35/1 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 Wbl & Ebl over Armour Creek and CR 35/1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 Wbl & Ebl over Armour Creek and CR 35/1 carry?

About 93,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl & Ebl over Armour Creek and CR 35/1?

The structure is 402 ft (122.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl & Ebl over Armour Creek and CR 35/1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.