US Bridges

I-77 NB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI N of Rt 61 I/C · Structure no. 00000000020A639

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,100
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 NB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61 is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying I-77 NB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 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 36,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,175 by 2042. The structure is 2,188 ft (666.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesKanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61
Location0.08 MI N of Rt 61 I/C
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30964, -81.56109
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,188 ft (666.8 m)
Longest span474 ft (144.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,100 (2022)
Projected traffic63,175 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 NB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 NB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 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 NB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61 carry?

About 36,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61?

The structure is 2,188 ft (666.8 m) long with a longest span of 474 ft (144.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.