US Bridges

I-79 S over Buffalo Ck and CO 28/2

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.55 MI S of Wv 4 · Structure no. 00000000004A177

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
653 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 S over Buffalo Ck and CO 28/2 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 S over Buffalo Ck and CO 28/2 in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 11,150 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,950 by 2038. The structure is 653 ft (198.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79 S
CrossesBuffalo Ck and CO 28/2
Location0.55 MI S of Wv 4
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.65085, -80.73805
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length653 ft (198.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,150 (2018)
Projected traffic15,950 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 S over Buffalo Ck and CO 28/2 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 S over Buffalo Ck and CO 28/2 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-79 S over Buffalo Ck and CO 28/2 carry?

About 11,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-79 S over Buffalo Ck and CO 28/2?

The structure is 653 ft (198.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 S over Buffalo Ck and CO 28/2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.