US Bridges

I-77 Sb. over County Route 4/1

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.40 Mi. N. Us. 119 · Structure no. 00000000041A230

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,049
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 Sb. over County Route 4/1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sb. over County Route 4/1 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, 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 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 15,049 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,098 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 Sb.
CrossesCounty Route 4/1
Location0.40 Mi. N. Us. 119
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.83768, -81.2222
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,049 (2021)
Projected traffic30,098 by 2041
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 Sb. over County Route 4/1 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Sb. over County Route 4/1 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 County Route 4/1 carry?

About 15,049 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Sb. over County Route 4/1?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Sb. over County Route 4/1?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.