US Bridges

CR 36 over I-77

PoorPosted for load

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI E of CR 36/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000020A323

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 36 over I-77 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 36 over I-77 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 36
CrossesI-77
Location0.18 MI E of CR 36/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.53701, -81.64387
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic197 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 36 over I-77 built?

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

What condition is CR 36 over I-77 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 36 over I-77 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 36 over I-77?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 36 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.