US Bridges

I-77 Nbl on Ramp over Dudden Fork

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.70 Mi. N. of Cr. 21/34 · Structure no. 00000000018A060

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
271 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Nbl on Ramp over Dudden Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Nbl on Ramp over Dudden Fork in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 6 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,658 by 2039. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 Nbl on Ramp
CrossesDudden Fork
Location0.70 Mi. N. of Cr. 21/34
RouteInterstate 77
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.59824, -81.6396
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2019)
Projected traffic14,658 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Nbl on Ramp over Dudden Fork built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-77 Nbl on Ramp over Dudden Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 Nbl on Ramp over Dudden Fork carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nbl on Ramp over Dudden Fork?

The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Nbl on Ramp over Dudden Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.