US Bridges

I-79 SB over Wv 114

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 3.30 MI N of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000020A499

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

About this bridge

I-79 SB over Wv 114 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 SB over Wv 114 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 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79 SB
CrossesWv 114
Location3.30 MI N of US 119
RouteInterstate 79
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41612, -81.54699
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2020)
Projected traffic27,456 by 2040
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$650,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 SB over Wv 114 built?

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

What condition is I-79 SB over Wv 114 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-79 SB over Wv 114 carry?

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

How long is I-79 SB over Wv 114?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 SB over Wv 114?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.