US Bridges

CR 44/10 over I 77

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI S of CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000028A100

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 44/10 over I 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 44/10 over I 77 in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 44/10
CrossesI 77
Location0.11 MI S of CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 4410
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.39407, -81.06056
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic780 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 44/10 over I 77 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is CR 44/10 over I 77 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 44/10 over I 77 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 44/10 over I 77?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 44/10 over I 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.