US Bridges

I-77 NB & SB over Cora Street

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.78 MI N of I-64 · Structure no. 00000000020A438

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 NB & SB over Cora Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB & SB over Cora Street 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 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 53,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,148 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 150 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 NB & SB
CrossesCora Street
Location0.78 MI N of I-64
RouteInterstate 77
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.36443, -81.61568
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,300 (2022)
Projected traffic83,148 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 NB & SB over Cora Street built?

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

What condition is I-77 NB & SB over Cora Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 NB & SB over Cora Street carry?

About 53,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB & SB over Cora Street?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB & SB over Cora Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.