US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over CR 7 and CSX Railroad

Poor

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.30 Miles W. of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000045A067

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
532 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over CR 7 and CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Wbl over CR 7 and CSX Railroad in Summers 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,720 by 2042. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64 Wbl
CrossesCR 7 and CSX Railroad
Location0.30 Miles W. of Wv 20
RouteInterstate 6400
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78079, -80.89544
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,720 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Wbl over CR 7 and CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-64 Wbl over CR 7 and CSX Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Wbl over CR 7 and CSX Railroad carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl over CR 7 and CSX Railroad?

The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over CR 7 and CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.