US Bridges

US 35 Ramp 5 over I64 E&w US35N&S & Ramps

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile N of US 35 Spur · Structure no. 00000000040A150

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 Ramp 5 over I64 E&w US35N&S & Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 Ramp 5 over I64 E&w US35N&S & Ramps 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,855 by 2040. The structure is 1,178 ft (359 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 35 Ramp 5
CrossesI64 E&w US35N&S & Ramps
Location0.02 Mile N of US 35 Spur
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.45354, -81.90312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,178 ft (359 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2020)
Projected traffic9,855 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 Ramp 5 over I64 E&w US35N&S & Ramps built?

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

What condition is US 35 Ramp 5 over I64 E&w US35N&S & Ramps 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 US 35 Ramp 5 over I64 E&w US35N&S & Ramps carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 35 Ramp 5 over I64 E&w US35N&S & Ramps?

The structure is 1,178 ft (359 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 Ramp 5 over I64 E&w US35N&S & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.