US Bridges

I 77 North over Wv 34

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 5.00 Mile North of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A238

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 77 North over Wv 34 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 77 North over Wv 34 in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 66 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,871 by 2039. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 77 North
CrossesWv 34
Location5.00 Mile North of CR 21
RouteInterstate 77
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.66751, -81.6494
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2019)
Projected traffic13,871 by 2039
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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 77 North over Wv 34 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I 77 North over Wv 34 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 77 North over Wv 34 carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 77 North over Wv 34?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 77 North over Wv 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.