US Bridges

I-77 N over Fayette County 23/3

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 1.14 MI N of Fay CO 23/2 · Structure no. 00000000010A230

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,141
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 N over Fayette County 23/3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 N over Fayette County 23/3 in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 14,141 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,252 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 N
CrossesFayette County 23/3
Location1.14 MI N of Fay CO 23/2
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.93085, -81.26221
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,141 (2018)
Projected traffic17,252 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 N over Fayette County 23/3 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 N over Fayette County 23/3 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 N over Fayette County 23/3 carry?

About 14,141 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-77 N over Fayette County 23/3?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 N over Fayette County 23/3?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.