US Bridges

I-77 NB over I-77S to I-64E Connector

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · At I-64 I-77 I/C · Structure no. 00000000041A223

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,229
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 NB over I-77S to I-64E Connector is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB over I-77S to I-64E Connector in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 32,229 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,229 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesI-77S to I-64E Connector
LocationAt I-64 I-77 I/C
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.73006, -81.19596
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,229 (2022)
Projected traffic42,229 by 2040
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 I-77S to I-64E Connector built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 NB over I-77S to I-64E Connector 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 NB over I-77S to I-64E Connector carry?

About 32,229 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over I-77S to I-64E Connector?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB over I-77S to I-64E Connector?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.