US Bridges

I-77 Sbl over County Route 11

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 5.42 Miles North US 33 · Structure no. 00000000018A167

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Sbl over County Route 11 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl over County Route 11 in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,010 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 Sbl
CrossesCounty Route 11
Location5.42 Miles North US 33
RouteInterstate 77
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.89145, -81.73707
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,010 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Sbl over County Route 11 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Sbl over County Route 11 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over County Route 11 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Sbl over County Route 11?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Sbl over County Route 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.