US Bridges

I- 64 EB & WB over Westmoreland Drive

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.33 Mil E of CR 25/25 · Structure no. 00000000020A804

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 64 EB & WB over Westmoreland Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 64 EB & WB over Westmoreland Drive in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 117,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,924 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI- 64 EB & WB
CrossesWestmoreland Drive
Location0.33 Mil E of CR 25/25
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates38.36119, -81.73216
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,900 (2022)
Projected traffic183,924 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 64 EB & WB over Westmoreland Drive built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I- 64 EB & WB over Westmoreland Drive 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I- 64 EB & WB over Westmoreland Drive carry?

About 117,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I- 64 EB & WB over Westmoreland Drive?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns I- 64 EB & WB over Westmoreland Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.