US Bridges

I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. 4 & 6 Conn.

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Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.72 MI S of Rt 19 · Structure no. 00000000041A202

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,034
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. 4 & 6 Conn. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. 4 & 6 Conn. in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 45 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,034 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,171 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesRaleigh Co. 4 & 6 Conn.
Location0.72 MI S of Rt 19
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.82555, -81.214
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,034 (2020)
Projected traffic44,171 by 2040
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 SB over Raleigh Co. 4 & 6 Conn. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. 4 & 6 Conn. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. 4 & 6 Conn. carry?

About 21,034 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. 4 & 6 Conn.?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. 4 & 6 Conn.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.