US Bridges

I-79 over CO 11/10

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.55 MI S CO 11 · Structure no. 00000000004A101

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 over CO 11/10 is a steel culvert carrying I-79 over CO 11/10 in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,873 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-79
CrossesCO 11/10
Location0.55 MI S CO 11
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.61875, -80.96073
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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2018)
Projected traffic15,873 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 over CO 11/10 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 over CO 11/10 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-79 over CO 11/10 carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-79 over CO 11/10?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns I-79 over CO 11/10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.