US Bridges

I-79 Nbl over CR45 & Little Sandy Ck.

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 2.11 MI N of Wv 114 · Structure no. 00000000020A502

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,008 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 Nbl over CR45 & Little Sandy Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 Nbl over CR45 & Little Sandy Ck. in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,215 by 2041. The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesI-79 Nbl
CrossesCR45 & Little Sandy Ck.
Location2.11 MI N of Wv 114
RouteInterstate 79
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.43708, -81.52043
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,008 ft (307.2 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2021)
Projected traffic21,215 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 Nbl over CR45 & Little Sandy Ck. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 Nbl over CR45 & Little Sandy Ck. 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 Nbl over CR45 & Little Sandy Ck. carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-79 Nbl over CR45 & Little Sandy Ck.?

The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 Nbl over CR45 & Little Sandy Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.