I-77 Nb. over East River NS RR CO 38/5
FairMercer County, West Virginia · 2.12 Mi. S. of Wv. 112 · Structure no. 00000000028A176
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 464 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-77 Nb. over East River NS RR CO 38/5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Nb. over East River NS RR CO 38/5 in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,834 by 2042. The structure is 464 ft (141.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 Nb. over East River NS RR CO 38/5 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is I-77 Nb. over East River NS RR CO 38/5 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-77 Nb. over East River NS RR CO 38/5 carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is I-77 Nb. over East River NS RR CO 38/5?
The structure is 464 ft (141.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 Nb. over East River NS RR CO 38/5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.