US Bridges

I-79 X over Saltlick Creek & A&o R/R

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.70 MI S of CO 5/11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000004A124

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 X over Saltlick Creek & A&o R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 X over Saltlick Creek & A&o R/R in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2038. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79 X
CrossesSaltlick Creek & A&o R/R
Location0.70 MI S of CO 5/11 Sls
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.84942, -80.66512
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 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 traffic13,600 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$250,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 X over Saltlick Creek & A&o R/R built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 X over Saltlick Creek & A&o R/R 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-79 X over Saltlick Creek & A&o R/R carry?

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

How long is I-79 X over Saltlick Creek & A&o R/R?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 X over Saltlick Creek & A&o R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.