US Bridges

I-77 NB over Beaver Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 2.7 MI S of I-64 I-77 I/C · Structure no. 00000000041A224

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,256
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 NB over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB over Beaver Creek 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 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 18,256 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,384 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.7 MI S of I-64 I-77 I/C
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.71077, -81.15121
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 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 length192 ft (58.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,256 (2020)
Projected traffic27,384 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is I-77 NB over Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek carry?

About 18,256 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.