US Bridges

County Route 3 over I 77

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 1.10 MI W of CR 3/6 · Structure no. 00000000018A009

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3 over I 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 3 over I 77 in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3
CrossesI 77
Location1.10 MI W of CR 3/6
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.94699, -81.7033
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3 over I 77 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3 over I 77 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 3 over I 77 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3 over I 77?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3 over I 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.