US Bridges

County Route 25 over I 77

FairPosted for load

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI S of CO 19/41 · Structure no. 00000000041A187

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
344 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25 over I 77 is a steel frame carrying County Route 25 over I 77 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2040. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 25
CrossesI 77
Location0.19 MI S of CO 19/41
RouteCounty Highway 2500
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.7239, -81.18304
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span340 ft (103.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic1,288 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 25 over I 77 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25 over I 77 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 25 over I 77 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25 over I 77?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 340 ft (103.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25 over I 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.