US Bridges

I-79 SB over US 119 & Left Hand Fork

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.27 Miles North of CR 53 · Structure no. 00000000020A853

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 SB over US 119 & Left Hand Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 SB over US 119 & Left Hand Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 23,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,036 by 2040. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79 SB
CrossesUS 119 & Left Hand Fork
Location1.27 Miles North of CR 53
RouteInterstate 79
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.53115, -81.34023
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,100 (2020)
Projected traffic36,036 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 SB over US 119 & Left Hand Fork built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 SB over US 119 & Left Hand Fork 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-79 SB over US 119 & Left Hand Fork carry?

About 23,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-79 SB over US 119 & Left Hand Fork?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 SB over US 119 & Left Hand Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.