US Bridges

I-77 over Paint Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · .12 Mi. N. of RTE 83 I/C · Structure no. 00000000020A605

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,195
2023 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 27,195 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,445 by 2038. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77
CrossesPaint Creek
Location.12 Mi. N. of RTE 83 I/C
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.1311, -81.38932
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length363 ft (110.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,195 (2023)
Projected traffic48,445 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 27,195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.