US Bridges

I-77 over Stadium Place

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI N of Wv 114 · Structure no. 00000000020A416

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 over Stadium Place is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over Stadium Place 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 133,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,260 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77
CrossesStadium Place
Location0.35 MI N of Wv 114
RouteInterstate 77
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.3464, -81.61519
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,500 (2022)
Projected traffic208,260 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$850,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 over Stadium Place built?

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

What condition is I-77 over Stadium Place 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 over Stadium Place carry?

About 133,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Stadium Place?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over Stadium Place?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.