US Bridges

I-64WB Exittraffic over I-64 EB & WB

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Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.5 MI N of WV817 · Structure no. 00000000040A185

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64WB Exittraffic over I-64 EB & WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64WB Exittraffic over I-64 EB & 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 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-64WB Exittraffic
CrossesI-64 EB & WB
Location0.5 MI N of WV817
RouteInterstate 64
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.4481, -81.84976
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,290 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-64WB Exittraffic over I-64 EB & WB built?

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

What condition is I-64WB Exittraffic over I-64 EB & 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-64WB Exittraffic over I-64 EB & WB carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-64WB Exittraffic over I-64 EB & WB?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-64WB Exittraffic over I-64 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.