US Bridges

Wv Rt 279 over Interstate 79

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.76 MI South CO Rt 707 · Structure no. 00000000017A291

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
399 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 279 over Interstate 79 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 279 over Interstate 79 in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,740 by 2041. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 279
CrossesInterstate 79
Location0.76 MI South CO Rt 707
RouteState Highway 27900
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.32752, -80.23545
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic26,740 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wv Rt 279 over Interstate 79 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 279 over Interstate 79 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 279 over Interstate 79 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 279 over Interstate 79?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 279 over Interstate 79?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.