I-79 Sbl over CO 14
PoorLewis County, West Virginia · 2.74 MI N US 33 · Structure no. 00000000021A127
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 Sbl over CO 14 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 Sbl 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 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-79 Sbl over CO 14 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-79 Sbl 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 Sbl over CO 14 carry?
About 13,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-79 Sbl over CO 14?
The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-79 Sbl over CO 14?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.