Interstate 79 SB over Marion County Rt. 76
PoorMarion County, West Virginia · 1.60 MI North CO Rt 33 · Structure no. 00000000025A148
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 SB over Marion County Rt. 76 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 SB over Marion County Rt. 76 in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,030 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 SB over Marion County Rt. 76 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 79 SB over Marion County Rt. 76 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 SB over Marion County Rt. 76 carry?
About 16,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 SB over Marion County Rt. 76?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 SB over Marion County Rt. 76?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.