US Bridges

CR 43 over I-79 NB & SB

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.62 MI N of CR 43/15 · Structure no. 00000000020A327

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43 over I-79 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 43 over I-79 NB & SB in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,467 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 43
CrossesI-79 NB & SB
Location0.62 MI N of CR 43/15
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.45607, -81.49513
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic7,467 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$300,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 43 over I-79 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 43 over I-79 NB & SB 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 CR 43 over I-79 NB & SB carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 43 over I-79 NB & SB?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43 over I-79 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.