US Bridges

I-64 EB over CO 9/9

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 1.26 Miles E. of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000041A173

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over CO 9/9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB over CO 9/9 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,513 by 2043. The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesCO 9/9
Location1.26 Miles E. of US 19
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates37.76666, -81.12456
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.3 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2023)
Projected traffic12,513 by 2043
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 EB over CO 9/9 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 EB over CO 9/9 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 EB over CO 9/9 carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over CO 9/9?

The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over CO 9/9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.