Interstate 79 SB over Wv 310
PoorMarion County, West Virginia · 1.70 MI North CO Rt 64/2 · Structure no. 00000000025A143
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 SB over Wv 310 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 SB over Wv 310 in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, 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 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 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,830 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 40 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 SB over Wv 310 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 79 SB over Wv 310 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 SB over Wv 310 carry?
About 21,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 SB over Wv 310?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 SB over Wv 310?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.