US Bridges

Interstate 79 NB over I-79 Off Ramp

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.91 MI North Wv Rt 270 · Structure no. 00000000017A243

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 79 NB over I-79 Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 NB over I-79 Off Ramp in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 58 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,040 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 79 NB
CrossesI-79 Off Ramp
Location0.91 MI North Wv Rt 270
RouteInterstate 7900
Coordinates39.17255, -80.34394
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2022)
Projected traffic15,040 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Interstate 79 NB over I-79 Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Interstate 79 NB over I-79 Off Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 79 NB over I-79 Off Ramp carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 79 NB over I-79 Off Ramp?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 79 NB over I-79 Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.