I-79 over Mckinney Run and CO 3
PoorLewis County, West Virginia · 1.27 MI N CO 7 · Structure no. 00000000021A133
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 445 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,950
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 over Mckinney Run and CO 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 over Mckinney Run and CO 3 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 14,950 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,378 by 2038. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 44 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-79 over Mckinney Run and CO 3 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-79 over Mckinney Run and CO 3 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-79 over Mckinney Run and CO 3 carry?
About 14,950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-79 over Mckinney Run and CO 3?
The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-79 over Mckinney Run and CO 3?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.