I-79 N over Stonecoal Creek
GoodLewis County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI S US 33 · Structure no. 00000000021A121
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 307 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,350
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 N over Stonecoal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 N over Stonecoal Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 53 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,350 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2038. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-79 N over Stonecoal Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is I-79 N over Stonecoal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I-79 N over Stonecoal Creek carry?
About 11,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-79 N over Stonecoal Creek?
The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-79 N over Stonecoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.