US Bridges

I-77 over Wv 612

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · At CR 15/4 · Structure no. 00000000010A235

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,746
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 over Wv 612 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over Wv 612 in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 26,746 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,115 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77
CrossesWv 612
LocationAt CR 15/4
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.97323, -81.28469
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,746 (2021)
Projected traffic34,115 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Wv 612 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 over Wv 612 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 I-77 over Wv 612 carry?

About 26,746 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Wv 612?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over Wv 612?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.