US Bridges

I-77 NB Exit over Lens Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI of 94 · Structure no. 00000000020A621

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,599
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 NB Exit over Lens Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB Exit over Lens Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,599 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,198 by 2041. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77 NB Exit
CrossesLens Creek
Location0.02 MI of 94
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.24049, -81.56443
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,599 (2023)
Projected traffic3,198 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 NB Exit over Lens Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 NB Exit over Lens 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 NB Exit over Lens Creek carry?

About 1,599 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB Exit over Lens Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB Exit over Lens Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.