I-77 SB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.18 Mi. N of Wv 61 I/C · Structure no. 00000000020A640
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,166 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40,685
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-77 SB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61 is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying I-77 SB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 40,685 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,370 by 2043. The structure is 2,166 ft (660.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 SB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61 built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I-77 SB 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-77 SB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61 carry?
About 40,685 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-77 SB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61?
The structure is 2,166 ft (660.3 m) long with a longest span of 474 ft (144.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 SB over Kanawha Rvr RR Rt 60 61?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.