US Bridges

I-77 over Newhouse Drive

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI N 0F I-79 · Structure no. 00000000020A441

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 over Newhouse Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over Newhouse Drive 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77
CrossesNewhouse Drive
Location0.09 MI N 0F I-79
RouteInterstate 77
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.37673, -81.60519
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 over Newhouse Drive built?

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

What condition is I-77 over Newhouse Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 over Newhouse Drive carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Newhouse Drive?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over Newhouse Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.