US Bridges

Interstate 79 NB over Wv Rt 58

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 1.52 MI South of US 50 X · Structure no. 00000000017A257

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 79 NB over Wv Rt 58 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 NB over Wv Rt 58 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,025 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 79 NB
CrossesWv Rt 58
Location1.52 MI South of US 50 X
RouteInterstate 7900
Coordinates39.25788, -80.2865
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2022)
Projected traffic17,025 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 79 NB over Wv Rt 58 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 79 NB over Wv Rt 58 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 Rt 58 carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 79 NB over Wv Rt 58?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 79 NB over Wv Rt 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.