I-77 Sbl over Route 52 & New River
FairWythe County, Virginia · 6.48MTO81&1.81MTOCARROLCO · Structure no. 000000000019569
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,808 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,288
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-77 Sbl over Route 52 & New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl over Route 52 & New River in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 45 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 21,288 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,375 by 2042. The structure is 1,808 ft (551.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 Sbl over Route 52 & New River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is I-77 Sbl over Route 52 & New River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over Route 52 & New River carry?
About 21,288 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-77 Sbl over Route 52 & New River?
The structure is 1,808 ft (551.2 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 Sbl over Route 52 & New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.