US Bridges

I-77 Nbl & Sbl over County Route 33/3

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.45 Mile South of Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000018A171

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Nbl & Sbl over County Route 33/3 is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying I-77 Nbl & Sbl over County Route 33/3 in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,020 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-77 Nbl & Sbl
CrossesCounty Route 33/3
Location0.45 Mile South of Wv 2
RouteInterstate 77
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.91863, -81.72553
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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic20,020 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Nbl & Sbl over County Route 33/3 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Nbl & Sbl over County Route 33/3 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 Nbl & Sbl over County Route 33/3 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nbl & Sbl over County Route 33/3?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns I-77 Nbl & Sbl over County Route 33/3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.