US Bridges

I77 Connector over I-77

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.00 MI N of CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000010A232

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I77 Connector over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I77 Connector over I-77 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 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI77 Connector
CrossesI-77
Location0.00 MI N of CR 15
RouteCounty Highway 1520
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.02933, -81.35753
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemNo

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 I77 Connector over I-77 built?

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

What condition is I77 Connector over I-77 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I77 Connector over I-77 carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I77 Connector over I-77?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I77 Connector over I-77?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.