US Bridges

I-77 Nbl over RTE 619 Major Grahams RD

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 3.69 to Ncl & 4.61 to 81 · Structure no. 000000000019584

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,266
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Nbl over RTE 619 Major Grahams RD is a concrete tee beam carrying I-77 Nbl over RTE 619 Major Grahams RD in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 21,266 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,712 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 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 Nbl
CrossesRTE 619 Major Grahams RD
Location3.69 to Ncl & 4.61 to 81
RouteInterstate 77
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89741, -80.87521
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.4 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 traffic21,266 (2022)
Projected traffic23,712 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$156 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Nbl over RTE 619 Major Grahams RD built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Nbl over RTE 619 Major Grahams RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 Nbl over RTE 619 Major Grahams RD carry?

About 21,266 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nbl over RTE 619 Major Grahams RD?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Nbl over RTE 619 Major Grahams RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.