US Bridges

I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 18

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 5.01 Mi. N. of Raleigh 41 · Structure no. 00000000041A200

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,114
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 18 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 18 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 47 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 31,114 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,228 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesRaleigh County Route 18
Location5.01 Mi. N. of Raleigh 41
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.68222, -81.12405
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,114 (2021)
Projected traffic62,228 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 18 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 18 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 18 carry?

About 31,114 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 18?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 18?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.