US Bridges

I-64 over WV817 Kanawha Rv CSX RR

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.28 Mile East of Wv 817 · Structure no. 00000000040A189

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,468 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,698
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over WV817 Kanawha Rv CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 over WV817 Kanawha Rv CSX RR in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 58,698 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,558 by 2040. The structure is 1,468 ft (447.4 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesWV817 Kanawha Rv CSX RR
Location0.28 Mile East of Wv 817
RouteInterstate 64
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.44512, -81.84242
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,468 ft (447.4 m)
Longest span563 ft (171.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,698 (2020)
Projected traffic124,558 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over WV817 Kanawha Rv CSX RR built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over WV817 Kanawha Rv CSX RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 over WV817 Kanawha Rv CSX RR carry?

About 58,698 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over WV817 Kanawha Rv CSX RR?

The structure is 1,468 ft (447.4 m) long with a longest span of 563 ft (171.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over WV817 Kanawha Rv CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.