Interstate 79 SB over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60
FairMarion County, West Virginia · 0.53 MI South CO Rt 64/1 · Structure no. 00000000025A136
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 884 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 SB over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60 is a steel arch - deck carrying Interstate 79 SB over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60 in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,660 by 2041. The structure is 884 ft (269.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 SB over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Interstate 79 SB over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 SB over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60 carry?
About 24,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 SB over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60?
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 SB over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.