US Bridges

I-77 Sbl over Pleasant View Rd/Rt 743

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 8.60-RT 58; 0.67-WYTHE CO · Structure no. 000000000004575

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,093
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Sbl over Pleasant View Rd/Rt 743 is a concrete tee beam carrying I-77 Sbl over Pleasant View Rd/Rt 743 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 18,093 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,416 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77 Sbl
CrossesPleasant View Rd/Rt 743
Location8.60-RT 58; 0.67-WYTHE CO
RouteInterstate 77
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83804, -80.85579
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,093 (2022)
Projected traffic26,416 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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-77 Sbl over Pleasant View Rd/Rt 743 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Sbl over Pleasant View Rd/Rt 743 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over Pleasant View Rd/Rt 743 carry?

About 18,093 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Sbl over Pleasant View Rd/Rt 743?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Sbl over Pleasant View Rd/Rt 743?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.