US Bridges

County Route 24/1 over I 77 North

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.28 MI West of CO 24 · Structure no. 00000000028A157

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
213 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 24/1 over I 77 North is a steel frame carrying County Route 24/1 over I 77 North in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 24/1
CrossesI 77 North
Location0.28 MI West of CO 24
RouteCounty Highway 2401
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.37935, -81.0437
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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
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 County Route 24/1 over I 77 North built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 24/1 over I 77 North 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 24/1 over I 77 North carry?

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

How long is County Route 24/1 over I 77 North?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 24/1 over I 77 North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.