Interstate 79 SB over Booths Creek & Mar 73/73
FairMarion County, West Virginia · 2.23 MI South US Rt 250 · Structure no. 00000000025A231
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,660
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 SB over Booths Creek & Mar 73/73 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 SB over Booths Creek & Mar 73/73 in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 6 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 16,660 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,575 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 36 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 SB over Booths Creek & Mar 73/73 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Interstate 79 SB over Booths Creek & Mar 73/73 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 SB over Booths Creek & Mar 73/73 carry?
About 16,660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 SB over Booths Creek & Mar 73/73?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 SB over Booths Creek & Mar 73/73?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.