US Bridges

I-77 NB over Wv 112

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 1.64 MI S of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000028A114

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 NB over Wv 112 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB over Wv 112 in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 10,850 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,237 by 2040. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesWv 112
Location1.64 MI S of CR 27
RouteInterstate 7700
Coordinates37.31361, -81.05974
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,850 (2020)
Projected traffic13,237 by 2040
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 NB over Wv 112 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-77 NB over Wv 112 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 NB over Wv 112 carry?

About 10,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over Wv 112?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB over Wv 112?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.