US Bridges

CR 25 over I 64

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.85 MI S of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000041A175

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25 over I 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 25 over I 64 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2040. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCR 25
CrossesI 64
Location0.85 MI S of US 19
RouteCounty Highway 2500
Coordinates37.74977, -81.15575
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 25 over I 64 built?

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

What condition is CR 25 over I 64 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 25 over I 64 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 25 over I 64?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25 over I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.