US Bridges

I-77 Ramp over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · At County RTE 83 I/C · Structure no. 00000000020A648

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 Ramp over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Ramp over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2039. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 Ramp
CrossesI-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB
LocationAt County RTE 83 I/C
RouteCounty Highway 8305
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.12914, -81.38819
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2019)
Projected traffic588 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ramp over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Ramp over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 Ramp over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Ramp over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Ramp over I-77 Wv Turnpike NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.