US Bridges

I-77 Nb. over Pemberton Road and Rt 16

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · Wv Route 16 · Structure no. 00000000041A220

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,195
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 Nb. over Pemberton Road and Rt 16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Nb. over Pemberton Road and Rt 16 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 13,195 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,709 by 2039. The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 Nb.
CrossesPemberton Road and Rt 16
LocationWv Route 16
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.75857, -81.21267
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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length346 ft (105.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,195 (2019)
Projected traffic27,709 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
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 Pemberton Road and Rt 16 built?

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

What condition is I-77 Nb. over Pemberton Road and Rt 16 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 Nb. over Pemberton Road and Rt 16 carry?

About 13,195 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nb. over Pemberton Road and Rt 16?

The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Nb. over Pemberton Road and Rt 16?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.