US Bridges

I-77 N Off Ramp over Pocatalico Creek

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A149

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 N Off Ramp over Pocatalico Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 N Off Ramp over Pocatalico Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 10,150 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,515 by 2039. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 N Off Ramp
CrossesPocatalico Creek
Location0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 21
RouteInterstate 77
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.59636, -81.63997
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 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 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 N Off Ramp over Pocatalico Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-77 N Off 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 N Off Ramp over Pocatalico Creek carry?

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

How long is I-77 N Off Ramp over Pocatalico Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 N Off Ramp over Pocatalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.