I-77 over Dry Branch and Wv 79/01
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 203 Mi. N. of Sharon I/C · Structure no. 00000000020A679
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,227
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-77 over Dry Branch and Wv 79/01 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over Dry Branch and Wv 79/01 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 31,227 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,092 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 over Dry Branch and Wv 79/01 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-77 over Dry Branch and Wv 79/01 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 over Dry Branch and Wv 79/01 carry?
About 31,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is I-77 over Dry Branch and Wv 79/01?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 over Dry Branch and Wv 79/01?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.