US Bridges

I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. Route 19/21

Good

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 2.51 Mi. N. of CO Rt 41 · Structure no. 00000000041A205

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,846
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. Route 19/21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. Route 19/21 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 46 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 26,846 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,668 by 2039. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesRaleigh Co. Route 19/21
Location2.51 Mi. N. of CO Rt 41
RouteInterstate 7700
Coordinates37.65046, -81.11228
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,846 (2023)
Projected traffic31,668 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
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. Route 19/21 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. Route 19/21 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. Route 19/21 carry?

About 26,846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. Route 19/21?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over Raleigh Co. Route 19/21?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.