US Bridges

I-79 over CO 11

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 5.29 MI S Wv 4 · Structure no. 00000000004A104

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 over CO 11 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 over CO 11 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 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,936 by 2038. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79
CrossesCO 11
Location5.29 MI S Wv 4
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.61736, -80.95105
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2018)
Projected traffic7,936 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 over CO 11 built?

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

What condition is I-79 over CO 11 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 2023.

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

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-79 over CO 11?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 over CO 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.