Interstate 79 SB over I-79 SB Off Ramp
FairHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.91 MI North Wv Rt 270 · Structure no. 00000000017A244
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 SB over I-79 SB Off Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 SB over I-79 SB Off Ramp in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 12,150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,550 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 43 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 SB over I-79 SB Off Ramp built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Interstate 79 SB over I-79 SB Off Ramp 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 SB over I-79 SB Off Ramp carry?
About 12,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 SB over I-79 SB Off Ramp?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 SB over I-79 SB Off Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.