I-77 SB over Raleigh County Route 42
GoodRaleigh County, West Virginia · 1.69 Mi. N. of CO Rt 41 · Structure no. 00000000041A206
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-77 SB over Raleigh County Route 42 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over Raleigh County Route 42 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,200 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 SB over Raleigh County Route 42 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is I-77 SB over Raleigh County Route 42 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 County Route 42 carry?
About 20,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-77 SB over Raleigh County Route 42?
The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 SB over Raleigh County Route 42?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.