US Bridges

I-77 SB over CR 6 and Sand Branch

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 3.55 MI N of Rt 19 I/C · Structure no. 00000000041A233

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,197
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 SB over CR 6 and Sand Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over CR 6 and Sand Branch 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 22,197 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,785 by 2043. The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesCR 6 and Sand Branch
Location3.55 MI N of Rt 19 I/C
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.86672, -81.26113
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,197 (2023)
Projected traffic47,785 by 2043
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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 CR 6 and Sand Branch built?

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

What condition is I-77 SB over CR 6 and Sand Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 SB over CR 6 and Sand Branch carry?

About 22,197 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB over CR 6 and Sand Branch?

The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over CR 6 and Sand Branch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.