I-79 North & South over US 119
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 1.03 MI N of I-77 · Structure no. 00000000020A495
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 North & South over US 119 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 North & South over US 119 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 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 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,136 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 91 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-79 North & South over US 119 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-79 North & South over US 119 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-79 North & South over US 119 carry?
About 20,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-79 North & South over US 119?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns I-79 North & South over US 119?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.