US Bridges

I-79 Nbl over CO 14

Poor

Lewis County, West Virginia · 2.74 MI N US 33 · Structure no. 00000000021A126

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 Nbl over CO 14 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 Nbl over CO 14 in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,900 by 2038. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-79 Nbl
CrossesCO 14
Location2.74 MI N US 33
RouteInterstate 7900
Coordinates39.05393, -80.40043
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2018)
Projected traffic19,900 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 Nbl over CO 14 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 Nbl over CO 14 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-79 Nbl over CO 14 carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-79 Nbl over CO 14?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 Nbl over CO 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.