US Bridges

I-77 NB over Rts 1 & 7 Paint Ck & RR

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 3.21 MI S of Pax I/C · Structure no. 00000000041A215

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
549 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 NB over Rts 1 & 7 Paint Ck & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB over Rts 1 & 7 Paint Ck & RR in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,848 by 2042. The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesRts 1 & 7 Paint Ck & RR
Location3.21 MI S of Pax I/C
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.87224, -81.26234
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length549 ft (167.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2022)
Projected traffic32,848 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 NB over Rts 1 & 7 Paint Ck & RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-77 NB over Rts 1 & 7 Paint Ck & RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 NB over Rts 1 & 7 Paint Ck & RR carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over Rts 1 & 7 Paint Ck & RR?

The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB over Rts 1 & 7 Paint Ck & RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.