US Bridges

I-79 NB over CR 53

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 9.54 MI N of CR 43 · Structure no. 00000000020A514

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 NB over CR 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 NB over CR 53 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,068 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79 NB
CrossesCR 53
Location9.54 MI N of CR 43
RouteInterstate 79
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.51902, -81.3578
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,068 by 2042
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 NB over CR 53 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 NB over CR 53 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-79 NB over CR 53 carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-79 NB over CR 53?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 NB over CR 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.