US Bridges

I-79 N over CO 5/11

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 11.86 MI N US 19 · Structure no. 00000000004A125

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 N over CO 5/11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 N over CO 5/11 in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,590 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79 N
CrossesCO 5/11
Location11.86 MI N US 19
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8584, -80.66059
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,590 by 2043
Trucks23%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$323,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 N over CO 5/11 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I-79 N over CO 5/11 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-79 N over CO 5/11 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-79 N over CO 5/11?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 N over CO 5/11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.