US Bridges

I-77 Sbl over CR 119/37

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.00 MI N of I-79 · Structure no. 00000000020A443

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Sbl over CR 119/37 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl over CR 119/37 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 53 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 6 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 26,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,496 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 Sbl
CrossesCR 119/37
Location1.00 MI N of I-79
RouteInterstate 77
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.38411, -81.61553
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,600 (2020)
Projected traffic41,496 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Sbl over CR 119/37 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-77 Sbl over CR 119/37 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over CR 119/37 carry?

About 26,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Sbl over CR 119/37?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Sbl over CR 119/37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.