US Bridges

Interstate 79 NB over US 250

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 1.3 MI South CO Rt 64/1 · Structure no. 00000000025A132

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 79 NB over US 250 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 NB over US 250 in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,390 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesInterstate 79 NB
CrossesUS 250
Location1.3 MI South CO Rt 64/1
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.43224, -80.18728
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 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
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2022)
Projected traffic23,390 by 2041
Trucks14%
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 79 NB over US 250 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 79 NB over US 250 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 79 NB over US 250 carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 79 NB over US 250?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 79 NB over US 250?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.