US Bridges

I-64 EB over CR 40

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 2.39 MI E of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000040A067

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over CR 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB over CR 40 in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 66 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,179 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesCR 40
Location2.39 MI E of CR 19
RouteInterstate 64
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.45565, -81.97969
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2021)
Projected traffic36,179 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$500,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 EB over CR 40 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is I-64 EB over CR 40 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 EB over CR 40 carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over CR 40?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over CR 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.