US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over New River and CR 27/02

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.15 Miles W. of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000045A073

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,428 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over New River and CR 27/02 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-64 Wbl over New River and CR 27/02 in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,720 by 2042. The structure is 1,428 ft (435.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64 Wbl
CrossesNew River and CR 27/02
Location0.15 Miles W. of CR 7
RouteInterstate 6400
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78116, -80.9002
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,428 ft (435.3 m)
Longest span255 ft (77.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,720 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Wbl over New River and CR 27/02 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 Wbl over New River and CR 27/02 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Wbl over New River and CR 27/02 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl over New River and CR 27/02?

The structure is 1,428 ft (435.3 m) long with a longest span of 255 ft (77.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over New River and CR 27/02?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.