US Bridges

I-79 over Access Road "e"

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 4.53 MI N of CR 43 · Structure no. 00000000020A565

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 over Access Road "e" is a steel culvert carrying I-79 over Access Road "e" 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 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,812 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-79
CrossesAccess Road "e"
Location4.53 MI N of CR 43
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.48641, -81.42882
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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2020)
Projected traffic19,812 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$125,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 over Access Road "e" built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 over Access Road "e" 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I-79 over Access Road "e" carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-79 over Access Road "e"?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns I-79 over Access Road "e"?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.