US Bridges

Interstate 79 X over Saltlick Ck A&o RR Wv 5

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 3.33 MI S of CO Rt 5/11 · Structure no. 00000000004A121

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 79 X over Saltlick Ck A&o RR Wv 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 X over Saltlick Ck A&o RR Wv 5 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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,585 by 2038. The structure is 316 ft (96.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesInterstate 79 X
CrossesSaltlick Ck A&o RR Wv 5
Location3.33 MI S of CO Rt 5/11
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.81224, -80.66726
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2018)
Projected traffic13,585 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 79 X over Saltlick Ck A&o RR Wv 5 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 79 X over Saltlick Ck A&o RR Wv 5 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 79 X over Saltlick Ck A&o RR Wv 5 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 79 X over Saltlick Ck A&o RR Wv 5?

The structure is 316 ft (96.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 79 X over Saltlick Ck A&o RR Wv 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.