US Bridges

I-77 over Wv 61 and CSX Railroad

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.40 Mi. N. of Wv 94 · Structure no. 00000000020A630

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
784 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,879
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 over Wv 61 and CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over Wv 61 and CSX Railroad 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 19,879 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,789 by 2039. The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77
CrossesWv 61 and CSX Railroad
Location1.40 Mi. N. of Wv 94
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.25711, -81.57386
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 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length784 ft (239 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,879 (2019)
Projected traffic34,789 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Wv 61 and CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-77 over Wv 61 and CSX Railroad 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 Wv 61 and CSX Railroad carry?

About 19,879 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Wv 61 and CSX Railroad?

The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over Wv 61 and CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.