US Bridges

I-77 SB over Piney Creek & CSX RR

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 1.11 MI N of I-64 · Structure no. 00000000041A228

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,598
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 SB over Piney Creek & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over Piney Creek & CSX RR 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 15,598 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,755 by 2041. The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesPiney Creek & CSX RR
Location1.11 MI N of I-64
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.74331, -81.20828
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length374 ft (113.9 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,598 (2021)
Projected traffic32,755 by 2041
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 SB over Piney Creek & CSX RR built?

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

What condition is I-77 SB over Piney Creek & CSX RR 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 Piney Creek & CSX RR carry?

About 15,598 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB over Piney Creek & CSX RR?

The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over Piney Creek & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.