US Bridges

County Route 25/8 over I-64 EB & WB

Poor

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI N of CR 25/31 · Structure no. 00000000040A087

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25/8 over I-64 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 25/8 over I-64 EB & WB in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 25/8
CrossesI-64 EB & WB
Location0.05 MI N of CR 25/31
RouteCounty Highway 2508
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.43375, -81.82675
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25/8 over I-64 EB & WB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25/8 over I-64 EB & WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 25/8 over I-64 EB & WB carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25/8 over I-64 EB & WB?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25/8 over I-64 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.