US Bridges

Wv 34 over I 64 EB & WB

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.43 MI N of CR 34/14 · Structure no. 00000000040A090

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 34 over I 64 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 34 over I 64 EB & WB in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 28,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,178 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesWv 34
CrossesI 64 EB & WB
Location0.43 MI N of CR 34/14
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates38.45599, -81.93554
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,600 (2022)
Projected traffic35,178 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 34 over I 64 EB & WB built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 34 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 34 over I 64 EB & WB carry?

About 28,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 34 over I 64 EB & WB?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 34 over I 64 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.