US Bridges

County Route 83/6 over I-77NB&SB & Wv Turnpike

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of CR 83 · Structure no. 00000000020A663

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
349 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 83/6 over I-77NB&SB & Wv Turnpike is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Route 83/6 over I-77NB&SB & Wv Turnpike in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 83/6
CrossesI-77NB&SB & Wv Turnpike
Location0.01 Mile West of CR 83
RouteCounty Highway 8306
Coordinates38.08256, -81.38214
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$125,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 83/6 over I-77NB&SB & Wv Turnpike built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 83/6 over I-77NB&SB & Wv Turnpike 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 83/6 over I-77NB&SB & Wv Turnpike carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 83/6 over I-77NB&SB & Wv Turnpike?

The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 83/6 over I-77NB&SB & Wv Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.