I-77 SB over Pocatalico River
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 1.14 Mile N of Wv 622 · Structure no. 00000000020A451
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 248 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-77 SB over Pocatalico River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over Pocatalico River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 66 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,116 by 2040. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 SB over Pocatalico River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is I-77 SB over Pocatalico River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-77 SB over Pocatalico River carry?
About 16,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-77 SB over Pocatalico River?
The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 SB over Pocatalico River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.