US Bridges

I-64 Ebl over I 64

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.00 Miles W. of CR 4 · Structure no. 00000000045A068

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,782
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl over I 64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ebl over I 64 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 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 9,782 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,325 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI-64 Ebl
CrossesI 64
Location0.00 Miles W. of CR 4
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates37.80632, -80.81618
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,782 (2019)
Projected traffic12,325 by 2039
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ebl over I 64 built?

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

What condition is I-64 Ebl over I 64 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 Ebl over I 64 carry?

About 9,782 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl over I 64?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ebl over I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.