US Bridges

I-77 SB over Wv Rt 16 & Pemberton RD

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 2.28 MI N of I-64 I/C · Structure no. 00000000041A225

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
359 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,679
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 SB over Wv Rt 16 & Pemberton RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over Wv Rt 16 & Pemberton RD in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 35,679 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,086 by 2043. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesWv Rt 16 & Pemberton RD
Location2.28 MI N of I-64 I/C
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.7584, -81.21291
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,679 (2023)
Projected traffic57,086 by 2043
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 SB over Wv Rt 16 & Pemberton RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-77 SB over Wv Rt 16 & Pemberton RD 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 SB over Wv Rt 16 & Pemberton RD carry?

About 35,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB over Wv Rt 16 & Pemberton RD?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over Wv Rt 16 & Pemberton RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.