I-77 Belle Ramps over CR 60/29 and N&s RR
PoorKanawha County, West Virginia · 1.17 MI N of Wv 61 I/C · Structure no. 00000000020A652
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-77 Belle Ramps over CR 60/29 and N&s RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Belle Ramps over CR 60/29 and N&s RR in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,176 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 Belle Ramps over CR 60/29 and N&s RR built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is I-77 Belle Ramps over CR 60/29 and N&s RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does I-77 Belle Ramps over CR 60/29 and N&s RR carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-77 Belle Ramps over CR 60/29 and N&s RR?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 Belle Ramps over CR 60/29 and N&s RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.