US Bridges

I-77 Sbl over CR 21 Pocatalico Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 4.04 Mi. S. of Wv. 34 · Structure no. 00000000018A151

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Sbl over CR 21 Pocatalico Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl over CR 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,439 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 Sbl
CrossesCR 21 Pocatalico Creek
Location4.04 Mi. S. of Wv. 34
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates38.59809, -81.64047
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,439 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Sbl over CR 21 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 over CR 21 Pocatalico Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over CR 21 Pocatalico Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Sbl over CR 21 Pocatalico Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Sbl over CR 21 Pocatalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.