US Bridges

I-79 Sbl over CR 119/31

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.76 Mi. N. of I-77 · Structure no. 00000000020A494

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 Sbl over CR 119/31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 Sbl over CR 119/31 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2041. The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79 Sbl
CrossesCR 119/31
Location0.76 Mi. N. of I-77
RouteInterstate 79
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.38278, -81.59853
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length323 ft (98.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2041
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$600,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 Sbl over CR 119/31 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 Sbl over CR 119/31 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-79 Sbl over CR 119/31 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-79 Sbl over CR 119/31?

The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 Sbl over CR 119/31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.