US Bridges

Wv 114 over I-77 SB

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A528

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 114 over I-77 SB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wv 114 over I-77 SB 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,667 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 105 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 114
CrossesI-77 SB
Location0.19 MI N of US 60
RouteState Highway 114
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.34179, -81.61222
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,700 (2022)
Projected traffic33,667 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 114 over I-77 SB built?

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

What condition is Wv 114 over I-77 SB 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 Wv 114 over I-77 SB carry?

About 25,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 114 over I-77 SB?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 114 over I-77 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.