I-79 SB over CR 45 & Little Sandy Ck
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 1.20 MI S of CR 43 · Structure no. 00000000020A505
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 420 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 SB over CR 45 & Little Sandy Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 SB over CR 45 & 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 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,608 by 2042. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-79 SB over CR 45 & Little Sandy Ck built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-79 SB over CR 45 & 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I-79 SB over CR 45 & Little Sandy Ck carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-79 SB over CR 45 & Little Sandy Ck?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-79 SB over CR 45 & Little Sandy Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.