US Bridges

I-77 NB over Abandoned Kroger RR Spur

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI S of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000020A635

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,773
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 NB over Abandoned Kroger RR Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB over Abandoned Kroger RR Spur in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 71 years old, older 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 6 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 17,773 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,027 by 2038. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesAbandoned Kroger RR Spur
Location0.35 MI S of Wv 61
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.3056, -81.56649
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,773 (2018)
Projected traffic31,027 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 NB over Abandoned Kroger RR Spur built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I-77 NB over Abandoned Kroger RR Spur 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 NB over Abandoned Kroger RR Spur carry?

About 17,773 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over Abandoned Kroger RR Spur?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB over Abandoned Kroger RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.