I-77 over Paint Creek
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mi. S. from CO Rt 83 · Structure no. 00000000020A603
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 248 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,898
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-77 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over Paint Creek 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 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 26,898 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,072 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-77 over Paint Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-77 over Paint Creek carry?
About 26,898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-77 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.