US Bridges

I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 6

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 1.52 MI N of Corr L I/C · Structure no. 00000000041A218

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,898
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 6 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, 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 32,898 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,796 by 2034. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesRaleigh County Route 6
Location1.52 MI N of Corr L I/C
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.84632, -81.23906
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,898 (2019)
Projected traffic65,796 by 2034
Trucks33%
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 Raleigh County Route 6 built?

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

What condition is I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 6 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 6 carry?

About 32,898 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 6?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 6?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.