Interstate 79 NB over Tygart River MAR.60 CSX
FairMarion County, West Virginia · 0.53 MI South CO Rt 64/1 · Structure no. 00000000025A135
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 884 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,850
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 NB over Tygart River MAR.60 CSX is a steel arch - deck carrying Interstate 79 NB over Tygart River MAR.60 CSX in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 59 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 19,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,995 by 2041. The structure is 884 ft (269.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 NB over Tygart River MAR.60 CSX built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Interstate 79 NB over Tygart River MAR.60 CSX 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 NB over Tygart River MAR.60 CSX carry?
About 19,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 NB over Tygart River MAR.60 CSX?
The structure is 884 ft (269.4 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 NB over Tygart River MAR.60 CSX?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.