US Bridges

I-77 NB over CR 27 & Kan Twomile Ck

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 2.97 MI N of I-79 N(x) · Structure no. 00000000020A444

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 NB over CR 27 & Kan Twomile Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB over CR 27 & Kan Twomile Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,144 by 2043. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesCR 27 & Kan Twomile Ck
Location2.97 MI N of I-79 N(x)
RouteInterstate 7700
Coordinates38.41307, -81.63044
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2023)
Projected traffic27,144 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 NB over CR 27 & Kan Twomile Ck built?

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

What condition is I-77 NB over CR 27 & Kan Twomile Ck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 NB over CR 27 & Kan Twomile Ck carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over CR 27 & Kan Twomile Ck?

The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB over CR 27 & Kan Twomile Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.