US Bridges

US 35 SB over I-64 EB & WB

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI N of US 35 Spur · Structure no. 00000000040A149

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 SB over I-64 EB & WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 SB over I-64 EB & WB in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,010 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 35 SB
CrossesI-64 EB & WB
Location0.04 MI N of US 35 Spur
RouteU.S. Route 35
Coordinates38.45394, -81.90381
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2022)
Projected traffic17,010 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US 35 SB over I-64 EB & WB built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 SB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 SB over I-64 EB & WB carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 35 SB over I-64 EB & WB?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 SB over I-64 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.