US Bridges

I-64 over US 19 & Beaver Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mi. E. of CR 19/11 · Structure no. 00000000041A165

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
768 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over US 19 & Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 over US 19 & Beaver Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,587 by 2043. The structure is 768 ft (234 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesUS 19 & Beaver Creek
Location0.11 Mi. E. of CR 19/11
RouteInterstate 6400
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.75454, -81.15119
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length768 ft (234 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2023)
Projected traffic15,587 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over US 19 & Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over US 19 & Beaver Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 over US 19 & Beaver Creek carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over US 19 & Beaver Creek?

The structure is 768 ft (234 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over US 19 & Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.