US Bridges

I-79 NB over CR 119/16 Newhouse Br RD

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI N of I-77 · Structure no. 00000000020A491

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,107
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 NB over CR 119/16 Newhouse Br RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 NB over CR 119/16 Newhouse Br RD 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 13,107 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,447 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79 NB
CrossesCR 119/16 Newhouse Br RD
Location0.20 MI N of I-77
RouteInterstate 79
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.37601, -81.60456
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,107 (2023)
Projected traffic20,447 by 2043
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 NB over CR 119/16 Newhouse Br RD built?

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

What condition is I-79 NB over CR 119/16 Newhouse Br RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-79 NB over CR 119/16 Newhouse Br RD carry?

About 13,107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-79 NB over CR 119/16 Newhouse Br RD?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 NB over CR 119/16 Newhouse Br RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.