Chelyan Ramps
Carrying Chelyan Ramps over Slaughter Creek
CHELYAN RAMPS, Kanawha, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Chelyan Ramps
The Chelyan Ramps bridge in Kanawha, West Virginia carries Chelyan Ramps over Slaughter Creek. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 70.5 meters (231 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,273 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Chelyan Ramps compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 70.5 m (231 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,273 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000020A644
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Chelyan Ramps is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare Chelyan Ramps against other structures in Kanawha and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Chelyan Ramps?
Chelyan Ramps in Kanawha, West Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Chelyan Ramps inspected?
Chelyan Ramps's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,273 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Chelyan Ramps is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Chelyan Ramps?
Chelyan Ramps has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Chelyan Ramps?
Chelyan Ramps is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is Chelyan Ramps and does age affect safety?
Chelyan Ramps was built in 1984, making it 42 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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