I-77 SB over Brush Creek
FairMercer County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. N of CO Rt 7 · Structure no. 00000000028A205
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 297 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-77 SB over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over Brush Creek 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 6 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 21,800 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,970 by 2041. The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SB over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-77 SB over Brush Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-77 SB over Brush Creek carry?
About 21,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-77 SB over Brush Creek?
The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 SB over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.