US Bridges

I-77 NB over Elk R Crt ST US119 Mkt D

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.42 Miles North of WV114 · Structure no. 00000000020A430

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 NB over Elk R Crt ST US119 Mkt D is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-77 NB over Elk R Crt ST US119 Mkt D 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 50,300 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,509 by 2036. The structure is 2,141 ft (652.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesElk R Crt ST US119 Mkt D
Location1.42 Miles North of WV114
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates38.35933, -81.6312
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
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,141 ft (652.7 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,300 (2022)
Projected traffic71,509 by 2036
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 NB over Elk R Crt ST US119 Mkt D built?

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

What condition is I-77 NB over Elk R Crt ST US119 Mkt D 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 NB over Elk R Crt ST US119 Mkt D carry?

About 50,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over Elk R Crt ST US119 Mkt D?

The structure is 2,141 ft (652.7 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB over Elk R Crt ST US119 Mkt D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.