I-79 over A&o RR Main Street
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI N CO 5/11 · Structure no. 00000000004A127
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 over A&o RR Main Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 over A&o RR Main Street 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,590 by 2038. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 62 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-79 over A&o RR Main Street built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is I-79 over A&o RR Main Street 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 over A&o RR Main Street carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-79 over A&o RR Main Street?
The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns I-79 over A&o RR Main Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.