US Bridges

Wv Rt 3 over I-77/64 Tpk

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI E of CR 3/49 · Structure no. 00000000041A027

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 3 over I-77/64 Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 3 over I-77/64 Tpk in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,085 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWv Rt 3
CrossesI-77/64 Tpk
Location0.13 MI E of CR 3/49
RouteState Highway 300
Coordinates37.79316, -81.21655
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2022)
Projected traffic8,085 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wv Rt 3 over I-77/64 Tpk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Wv Rt 3 over I-77/64 Tpk 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 Wv Rt 3 over I-77/64 Tpk carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 3 over I-77/64 Tpk?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 3 over I-77/64 Tpk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.