County Route 34 over Interstate 79
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.81 MI S of CO 21 · Structure no. 00000000004A092
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 34 over Interstate 79 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 34 over Interstate 79 in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2038. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 34 over Interstate 79 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 34 over Interstate 79 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 County Route 34 over Interstate 79 carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 34 over Interstate 79?
The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 34 over Interstate 79?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.