US Bridges

I-64 Ebl & Wbl over County Route 5

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 3.30 Miles E. of CR 4 · Structure no. 00000000045A046

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,782
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl & Wbl over County Route 5 is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 Ebl & Wbl over County Route 5 in Summers 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 6 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 9,782 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,325 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesCounty Route 5
Location3.30 Miles E. of CR 4
RouteInterstate 6400
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.83204, -80.77736
Functional classRural 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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,782 (2022)
Projected traffic12,325 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
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 Ebl & Wbl over County Route 5 built?

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

What condition is I-64 Ebl & Wbl over County Route 5 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ebl & Wbl over County Route 5 carry?

About 9,782 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl & Wbl over County Route 5?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m).

Who owns I-64 Ebl & Wbl over County Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.