County Route 83 over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB
PoorKanawha County, West Virginia · 1.13 MI N of Fayette C LN · Structure no. 00000000020A567
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 83 over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 83 over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 83 over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 83 over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 83 over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 83 over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB?
The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 83 over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.