I 79 SB over Whiteday Crk & CR 73/01_
PoorMonongalia County, West Virginia · 3.28 MI South CO Rt 77 · Structure no. 00000000031A160
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 497 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 79 SB over Whiteday Crk & CR 73/01_ is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 79 SB over Whiteday Crk & CR 73/01_ in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,595 by 2041. The structure is 497 ft (151.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 79 SB over Whiteday Crk & CR 73/01_ built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 79 SB over Whiteday Crk & CR 73/01_ in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I 79 SB over Whiteday Crk & CR 73/01_ carry?
About 15,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I 79 SB over Whiteday Crk & CR 73/01_?
The structure is 497 ft (151.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns I 79 SB over Whiteday Crk & CR 73/01_?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.