US Bridges

I-77 over WV94 and Lens Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N. of Rte. 94 · Structure no. 00000000020A622

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
493 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,270
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 over WV94 and Lens Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over WV94 and Lens Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 31,270 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,722 by 2041. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77
CrossesWV94 and Lens Creek
Location0.01 Mi. N. of Rte. 94
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.24033, -81.56485
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,270 (2021)
Projected traffic54,722 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
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 WV94 and Lens Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I-77 over WV94 and 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 over WV94 and Lens Creek carry?

About 31,270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over WV94 and Lens Creek?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over WV94 and Lens Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.