US Bridges

I-77 SB over CR 48

Good

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 48 · Structure no. 00000000041A211

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,452
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 SB over CR 48 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over CR 48 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 28,452 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,514 by 2043. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesCR 48
Location0.01 MI S of CR 48
RouteInterstate 7700
Coordinates37.61497, -81.12015
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

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 traffic28,452 (2023)
Projected traffic47,514 by 2043
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 SB over CR 48 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-77 SB over CR 48 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 CR 48 carry?

About 28,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB 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 SB over CR 48?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.