I-77 Sbl over Sandy Creek
PoorJackson County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI S. US 33 · Structure no. 00000000018A173
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 296 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-77 Sbl over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl over Sandy Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,010 by 2042. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 54 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 Sbl over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-77 Sbl over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over Sandy Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-77 Sbl over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 Sbl over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.