US Bridges

I-79 S over Hackers Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.90 MI S CO 7 · Structure no. 00000000021A129

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 S over Hackers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 S over Hackers Creek 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 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,877 by 2038. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79 S
CrossesHackers Creek
Location0.90 MI S CO 7
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.09168, -80.39378
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic19,877 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 S over Hackers Creek built?

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

What condition is I-79 S over Hackers Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-79 S over Hackers Creek carry?

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

How long is I-79 S over Hackers Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 S over Hackers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.