US Bridges

I-79 SB over CR 41

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI N of Wv 114 · Structure no. 00000000020A501

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 SB over CR 41 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 SB over CR 41 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,296 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79 SB
CrossesCR 41
Location0.29 MI N of Wv 114
RouteInterstate 79
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41979, -81.54483
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2021)
Projected traffic10,296 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$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 SB over CR 41 built?

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

What condition is I-79 SB over CR 41 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-79 SB over CR 41 carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-79 SB over CR 41?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 SB over CR 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.