US Bridges

I-77SB over Kroger Warehouse RR Spur

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI S of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000020A636

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

About this bridge

I-77SB over Kroger Warehouse RR Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77SB over Kroger Warehouse 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 31,102 by 2038. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77SB
CrossesKroger Warehouse RR Spur
Location0.35 MI S of Wv 61
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30542, -81.56664
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,773 (2018)
Projected traffic31,102 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-77SB over Kroger Warehouse RR Spur built?

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

What condition is I-77SB over Kroger Warehouse 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-77SB over Kroger Warehouse RR Spur carry?

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

How long is I-77SB over Kroger Warehouse RR Spur?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-77SB over Kroger Warehouse RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.