Interstate 79 NB over Wv Route 20
FairHarrison County, West Virginia · 2.41 MI South Wv Rt 58 F · Structure no. 00000000017A251
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 NB over Wv Route 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 NB over Wv Route 20 in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 13,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,090 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 45 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 NB over Wv Route 20 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 79 NB over Wv Route 20 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 NB over Wv Route 20 carry?
About 13,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 NB over Wv Route 20?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 NB over Wv Route 20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.