US Bridges

I-64 WB Entrance over I-64 EB & WB I64WB Exit

Good

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.5 MI N of WV817 · Structure no. 00000000040A184

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB Entrance over I-64 EB & WB I64WB Exit is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB Entrance over I-64 EB & WB I64WB Exit 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,432 by 2042. The structure is 343 ft (104.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 WB Entrance
CrossesI-64 EB & WB I64WB Exit
Location0.5 MI N of WV817
RouteInterstate 64
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.44774, -81.84885
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length343 ft (104.4 m)
Longest span197 ft (59.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,432 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 I-64 WB Entrance over I-64 EB & WB I64WB Exit built?

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

What condition is I-64 WB Entrance over I-64 EB & WB I64WB Exit 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 WB Entrance over I-64 EB & WB I64WB Exit carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-64 WB Entrance over I-64 EB & WB I64WB Exit?

The structure is 343 ft (104.4 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (59.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB Entrance over I-64 EB & WB I64WB Exit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.