I-79 Nbl over CR 53 & Gabes Creek
PoorKanawha County, West Virginia · 6.29 Mi. N. of CR 43 · Structure no. 00000000020A512
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 372 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 Nbl over CR 53 & Gabes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 Nbl over CR 53 & Gabes Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,628 by 2041. The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-79 Nbl over CR 53 & Gabes Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-79 Nbl over CR 53 & Gabes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does I-79 Nbl over CR 53 & Gabes Creek carry?
About 11,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-79 Nbl over CR 53 & Gabes Creek?
The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-79 Nbl over CR 53 & Gabes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.