US Bridges

I-77 over 98th Street in Marmet

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI N of Marmet I/L · Structure no. 00000000020A625

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,757
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 over 98th Street in Marmet is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over 98th Street in Marmet 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 33,757 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,514 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 125 ft wide.

CarriesI-77
Crosses98th Street in Marmet
Location0.17 MI N of Marmet I/L
RouteInterstate 7700
Coordinates38.24249, -81.56771
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,757 (2023)
Projected traffic67,514 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure6
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 98th Street in Marmet built?

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

What condition is I-77 over 98th Street in Marmet 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 over 98th Street in Marmet carry?

About 33,757 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over 98th Street in Marmet?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over 98th Street in Marmet?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.