US Bridges

I-77 Sbl on Ramp over Pocatalico Creek

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi.S. of Cr. 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A062

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Sbl on Ramp over Pocatalico Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl on Ramp over Pocatalico Creek 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 10,150 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,515 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77 Sbl on Ramp
CrossesPocatalico Creek
Location0.02 Mi.S. of Cr. 21
RouteInterstate 77
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.59822, -81.64089
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,150 (2019)
Projected traffic14,515 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Sbl on Ramp over Pocatalico Creek built?

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

What condition is I-77 Sbl on Ramp over Pocatalico Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 Sbl on Ramp over Pocatalico Creek carry?

About 10,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Sbl on Ramp over Pocatalico Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Sbl on Ramp over Pocatalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.