US Bridges

I-79 NB & SB over 119 (sls)

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.95 MI N of I-77 · Structure no. 00000000020A497

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 NB & SB over 119 (sls) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 NB & SB over 119 (sls) 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,456 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79 NB & SB
Crosses119 (sls)
Location1.95 MI N of I-77
RouteInterstate 79
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.39323, -81.58897
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2020)
Projected traffic27,456 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 NB & SB over 119 (sls) built?

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

What condition is I-79 NB & SB over 119 (sls) 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 NB & SB over 119 (sls) carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-79 NB & SB over 119 (sls)?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 NB & SB over 119 (sls)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.