I-77 over Route 61
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.89 MI S of WV61 · Structure no. 00000000020A633
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,546
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-77 over Route 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over Route 61 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 35,546 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,206 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 over Route 61 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-77 over Route 61 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-77 over Route 61 carry?
About 35,546 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-77 over Route 61?
The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 over Route 61?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.