US Bridges

CR 24/1 over I 77 South Bound

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.32 MI W of CR 24 · Structure no. 00000000028A085

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 24/1 over I 77 South Bound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 24/1 over I 77 South Bound in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 24/1
CrossesI 77 South Bound
Location0.32 MI W of CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 2401
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.37887, -81.04425
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 24/1 over I 77 South Bound built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 24/1 over I 77 South Bound 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 24/1 over I 77 South Bound carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 24/1 over I 77 South Bound?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 24/1 over I 77 South Bound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.