US Bridges

I-77 Sbl over US 33

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 8.06 Mile North of Wv 62 · Structure no. 00000000018A175

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Sbl over US 33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl over US 33 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,010 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 Sbl
CrossesUS 33
Location8.06 Mile North of Wv 62
RouteInterstate 77
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.92365, -81.72022
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Sbl over US 33 built?

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

What condition is I-77 Sbl over US 33 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 US 33 carry?

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

How long is I-77 Sbl over US 33?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Sbl over US 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.