US Bridges

I-64 WB over CO 9/9

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 1.26 Mi. E. of Us. 19 · Structure no. 00000000041A174

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over CO 9/9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,310 by 2042. The structure is 321 ft (97.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesCO 9/9
Location1.26 Mi. E. of Us. 19
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates37.76695, -81.12451
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.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length321 ft (97.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,310 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over CO 9/9 built?

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

What condition is I-64 WB over CO 9/9 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 July 2024.

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

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

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

The structure is 321 ft (97.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.