I-79 over A&o RR Main Street
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI N of CO 5/11 · Structure no. 00000000004A128
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,600
- 2018 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, 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,728 by 2038. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 46 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.
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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I-79 over A&o RR Main Street carry?
About 9,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-79 over A&o RR Main Street?
The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I-79 over A&o RR Main Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.