US Bridges

County Route 15 over I-77 Nbl & Sbl

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 1.07 Miles S. of CR 15/9 · Structure no. 00000000010A040

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over I-77 Nbl & Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over I-77 Nbl & Sbl in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesI-77 Nbl & Sbl
Location1.07 Miles S. of CR 15/9
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.98734, -81.30671
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic44 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over I-77 Nbl & Sbl built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over I-77 Nbl & Sbl 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15 over I-77 Nbl & Sbl carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over I-77 Nbl & Sbl?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over I-77 Nbl & Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.