US Bridges

I-64 over US 19 Connector

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi.W.Of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000041A172

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over US 19 Connector is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 over US 19 Connector in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,579 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesUS 19 Connector
Location0.03 Mi.W.Of US 19
RouteInterstate 6400
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.76183, -81.14665
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic7,579 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over US 19 Connector built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over US 19 Connector 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 US 19 Connector carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over US 19 Connector?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over US 19 Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.