Interstate 79 over CO 5/10 & Ltl Kanawha Rv
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.33 MI N of CO 5/11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000004A130
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 797 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 over CO 5/10 & Ltl Kanawha Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 over CO 5/10 & Ltl Kanawha Rv 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 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,728 by 2038. The structure is 797 ft (243 m) long and 45 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 over CO 5/10 & Ltl Kanawha Rv built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 79 over CO 5/10 & Ltl Kanawha Rv 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 Interstate 79 over CO 5/10 & Ltl Kanawha Rv carry?
About 9,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 over CO 5/10 & Ltl Kanawha Rv?
The structure is 797 ft (243 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 over CO 5/10 & Ltl Kanawha Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.