I-77 over Route 15 and Paint Creek
FairFayette County, West Virginia · 2.7 MI S of CR 15 I/C · Structure no. 00000000010A224
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 467 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,220
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-77 over Route 15 and Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over Route 15 and Paint Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, 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 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 27,220 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,440 by 2043. The structure is 467 ft (142.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 over Route 15 and Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-77 over Route 15 and Paint 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-77 over Route 15 and Paint Creek carry?
About 27,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-77 over Route 15 and Paint Creek?
The structure is 467 ft (142.4 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 over Route 15 and Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.