US Bridges

I-77 NB & SB over Westmoreland Road

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.54 MI N of I-64 · Structure no. 00000000020A436

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 NB & SB over Westmoreland Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB & SB over Westmoreland Road in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,356 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 114 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 NB & SB
CrossesWestmoreland Road
Location0.54 MI N of I-64
RouteInterstate 77
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.36331, -81.61972
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,100 (2022)
Projected traffic148,356 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$100,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 NB & SB over Westmoreland Road built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 NB & SB over Westmoreland Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 NB & SB over Westmoreland Road carry?

About 95,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB & SB over Westmoreland Road?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB & SB over Westmoreland Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.