US Bridges

I-77 NB over Wv 16 Connector

Good

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.30 Mi. N. Wv. 16 · Structure no. 00000000041A226

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,802
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 NB over Wv 16 Connector is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB over Wv 16 Connector 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,802 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,283 by 2043. The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesWv 16 Connector
Location0.30 Mi. N. Wv. 16
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.76241, -81.21447
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length346 ft (105.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,802 (2023)
Projected traffic57,283 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
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 Wv 16 Connector 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 Wv 16 Connector in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 NB over Wv 16 Connector carry?

About 35,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over Wv 16 Connector?

The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB over Wv 16 Connector?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.