US Bridges

I 64 WB over Big Sandy CR1 & NS RR

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 1.24 Mile West of Wv 75 · Structure no. 00000000050A183

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 64 WB over Big Sandy CR1 & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 64 WB over Big Sandy CR1 & NS RR in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,027 by 2042. The structure is 1,115 ft (340 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 64 WB
CrossesBig Sandy CR1 & NS RR
Location1.24 Mile West of Wv 75
RouteInterstate 6400
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.38165, -82.59386
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,115 ft (340 m)
Longest span228 ft (69.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2022)
Projected traffic27,027 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 64 WB over Big Sandy CR1 & NS RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 64 WB over Big Sandy CR1 & NS RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 64 WB over Big Sandy CR1 & NS RR carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 64 WB over Big Sandy CR1 & NS RR?

The structure is 1,115 ft (340 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 64 WB over Big Sandy CR1 & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.