US Bridges

I-77 over Skitter Ck/Coal Haul RD

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 3.05 MI N of CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000010A205

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
423 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,074
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 over Skitter Ck/Coal Haul RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over Skitter Ck/Coal Haul RD in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 44 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 29,074 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,438 by 2037. The structure is 423 ft (129 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77
CrossesSkitter Ck/Coal Haul RD
Location3.05 MI N of CR 15
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.98938, -81.33126
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length423 ft (129 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,074 (2022)
Projected traffic26,438 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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-77 over Skitter Ck/Coal Haul RD built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I-77 over Skitter Ck/Coal Haul RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 over Skitter Ck/Coal Haul RD carry?

About 29,074 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Skitter Ck/Coal Haul RD?

The structure is 423 ft (129 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over Skitter Ck/Coal Haul RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.