US Bridges

I-77 SB over Wv 16 Connector

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI N of Rt 16 I/C · Structure no. 00000000041A227

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,684
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 SB over Wv 16 Connector is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over Wv 16 Connector 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 33,684 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,894 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesWv 16 Connector
Location0.27 MI N of Rt 16 I/C
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.76229, -81.21474
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,684 (2022)
Projected traffic53,894 by 2042
Trucks35%
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 16 Connector 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 16 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 November 2023.

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

About 33,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

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

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over Wv 16 Connector?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.