US Bridges

I-77 over 85th Street Marmet Wv

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.81 MI N of Wv 94 · Structure no. 00000000020A627

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,400
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 over 85th Street Marmet Wv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over 85th Street Marmet Wv 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 31,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,950 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesI-77
Crosses85th Street Marmet Wv
Location0.81 MI N of Wv 94
RouteInterstate 7700
Coordinates38.25068, -81.57285
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,400 (2022)
Projected traffic54,950 by 2042
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 85th Street Marmet Wv built?

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

What condition is I-77 over 85th Street Marmet Wv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 over 85th Street Marmet Wv carry?

About 31,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over 85th Street Marmet Wv?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over 85th Street Marmet Wv?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.