US Bridges

I-79 On-Ramp "d" over Big Otter Creek

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 5.91 MI N of Wv 36 · Structure no. 00000000008A097

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 On-Ramp "d" over Big Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-79 On-Ramp "d" over Big Otter Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-79 On-Ramp "d"
CrossesBig Otter Creek
Location5.91 MI N of Wv 36
RouteInterstate 79
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.59715, -81.042
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic930 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 On-Ramp "d" over Big Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 On-Ramp "d" over Big Otter Creek 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 On-Ramp "d" over Big Otter Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-79 On-Ramp "d" over Big Otter Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m).

Who owns I-79 On-Ramp "d" over Big Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.