US Bridges

I-77 NB over CR 48

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 48 · Structure no. 00000000041A210

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,039
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 NB over CR 48 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB over CR 48 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 26,039 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,620 by 2039. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesCR 48
Location0.01 MI N of CR 48
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.61525, -81.11937
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 inspectionJune 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,039 (2022)
Projected traffic40,620 by 2039
Trucks37%
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 CR 48 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-77 NB over CR 48 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 NB over CR 48 carry?

About 26,039 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over CR 48?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB over CR 48?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.