US Bridges

Interstate 79 over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.53 MI South CO Rt 64/1 · Structure no. 00000000025A279

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
853 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 79 over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60 in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,660 by 2041. The structure is 853 ft (260.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 79
CrossesTygart Valley Riv CR 60
Location0.53 MI South CO Rt 64/1
RouteInterstate 79
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.43964, -80.17496
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length853 ft (260.1 m)
Longest span360 ft (109.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,750 (2019)
Projected traffic33,660 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 79 over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 79 over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 79 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 over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60?

The structure is 853 ft (260.1 m) long with a longest span of 360 ft (109.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 79 over Tygart Valley Riv CR 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.