US Bridges

I-77 over CR 79/03 & Cabin Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.19 Mi. S. of Rt 72 I/C · Structure no. 00000000020A615

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,732
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 over CR 79/03 & Cabin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over CR 79/03 & Cabin 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 25,732 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,464 by 2041. The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77
CrossesCR 79/03 & Cabin Creek
Location1.19 Mi. S. of Rt 72 I/C
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.1956, -81.47926
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length415 ft (126.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,732 (2023)
Projected traffic51,464 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 over CR 79/03 & Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 over CR 79/03 & Cabin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 over CR 79/03 & Cabin Creek carry?

About 25,732 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over CR 79/03 & Cabin Creek?

The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over CR 79/03 & Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.