US Bridges

I 77 Sbl over County Route 21/28

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 1.64 Mile South of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A157

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 77 Sbl over County Route 21/28 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 77 Sbl over County Route 21/28 in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958, 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,867 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI 77 Sbl
CrossesCounty Route 21/28
Location1.64 Mile South of CR 21
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates38.74179, -81.67538
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,867 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 77 Sbl over County Route 21/28 built?

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

What condition is I 77 Sbl over County Route 21/28 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 77 Sbl over County Route 21/28 carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 77 Sbl over County Route 21/28?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 77 Sbl over County Route 21/28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.