US Bridges

I-77 over Delta 8

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.0 Mi. N. from CO.RT.8 · Structure no. 00000000020A608

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,227
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 over Delta 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over Delta 8 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 26,227 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,454 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesI-77
CrossesDelta 8
Location0.0 Mi. N. from CO.RT.8
RouteInterstate 7700
Coordinates38.15837, -81.44581
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,227 (2023)
Projected traffic52,454 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 over Delta 8 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 over Delta 8 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 Delta 8 carry?

About 26,227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Delta 8?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over Delta 8?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.