US Bridges

I-77 N over Cabell RD CSX RR

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.99 Mi. N. of Wv. 3 · Structure no. 00000000041A219

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
517 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,114
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 N over Cabell RD CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 N over Cabell RD CSX RR in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 41 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 31,114 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,782 by 2042. The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 N
CrossesCabell RD CSX RR
Location0.99 Mi. N. of Wv. 3
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.7804, -81.22086
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length517 ft (157.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,114 (2022)
Projected traffic49,782 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
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 N over Cabell RD CSX RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-77 N over Cabell RD CSX 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 N over Cabell RD CSX RR carry?

About 31,114 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 N over Cabell RD CSX RR?

The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 N over Cabell RD CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.