US Bridges

I-77 Belle Ramps over US 60 EB & WB

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.23 MI N of Rt 61 · Structure no. 00000000020A653

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Belle Ramps over US 60 EB & WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Belle Ramps over US 60 EB & WB 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 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,446 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77 Belle Ramps
CrossesUS 60 EB & WB
Location1.23 MI N of Rt 61
RouteInterstate 77
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.31525, -81.56037
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2022)
Projected traffic4,446 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Belle Ramps over US 60 EB & WB 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 US 60 EB & WB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 Belle Ramps over US 60 EB & WB carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Belle Ramps over US 60 EB & WB?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Belle Ramps over US 60 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.