US Bridges

I-77 SB over US119 I-64E&W Elk R Crt

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.45 Miles North of WV114 · Structure no. 00000000020A431

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,366 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 SB over US119 I-64E&W Elk R Crt is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-77 SB over US119 I-64E&W Elk R Crt 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 57,900 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,125 by 2036. The structure is 2,366 ft (721.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesUS119 I-64E&W Elk R Crt
Location1.45 Miles North of WV114
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates38.35972, -81.63161
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,366 ft (721.3 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,900 (2020)
Projected traffic69,125 by 2036
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (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 SB over US119 I-64E&W Elk R Crt built?

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

What condition is I-77 SB over US119 I-64E&W Elk R Crt 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 SB over US119 I-64E&W Elk R Crt carry?

About 57,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB over US119 I-64E&W Elk R Crt?

The structure is 2,366 ft (721.3 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over US119 I-64E&W Elk R Crt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.