US Bridges

I-79 Nbl Exit Ramp over Stonecoal Crk & CR119/16

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI S of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000021A123

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 Nbl Exit Ramp over Stonecoal Crk & CR119/16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 Nbl Exit Ramp over Stonecoal Crk & CR119/16 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 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 27,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,800 by 2038. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-79 Nbl Exit Ramp
CrossesStonecoal Crk & CR119/16
Location0.19 MI S of US 33
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.01975, -80.42866
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length335 ft (102.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,800 (2018)
Projected traffic27,800 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 Nbl Exit Ramp over Stonecoal Crk & CR119/16 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-79 Nbl Exit Ramp over Stonecoal Crk & CR119/16 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-79 Nbl Exit Ramp over Stonecoal Crk & CR119/16 carry?

About 27,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-79 Nbl Exit Ramp over Stonecoal Crk & CR119/16?

The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 Nbl Exit Ramp over Stonecoal Crk & CR119/16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.