Interstate 79 SB over Lost Creek & Access Road
FairHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.24 MI South Wv Rt 270 · Structure no. 00000000017A240
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,650
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 SB over Lost Creek & Access Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 SB over Lost Creek & Access Road in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 years old, older 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 14,650 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,750 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 SB over Lost Creek & Access Road built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Interstate 79 SB over Lost Creek & Access Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 SB over Lost Creek & Access Road carry?
About 14,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 SB over Lost Creek & Access Road?
The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 SB over Lost Creek & Access Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.