US Bridges

CR 44 over I-64 EB and WB

Good

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI N of CR 33 · Structure no. 00000000040A183

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 44 over I-64 EB and WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 44 over I-64 EB and WB in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 44
CrossesI-64 EB and WB
Location0.07 MI N of CR 33
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.45315, -81.86079
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,845 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 44 over I-64 EB and WB built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 44 over I-64 EB and WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 44 over I-64 EB and WB carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 44 over I-64 EB and WB?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 44 over I-64 EB and WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.