US Bridges

Access RD 8 over I77 Exit 45 Access RD 8

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 1.38 MI N of Wv Rt 3 · Structure no. 00000000041A237

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,644
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Access RD 8 over I77 Exit 45 Access RD 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access RD 8 over I77 Exit 45 Access RD 8 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,644 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2038. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAccess RD 8
CrossesI77 Exit 45 Access RD 8
Location1.38 MI N of Wv Rt 3
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.81031, -81.21247
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,644 (2018)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Access RD 8 over I77 Exit 45 Access RD 8 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD 8 over I77 Exit 45 Access RD 8 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Access RD 8 over I77 Exit 45 Access RD 8 carry?

About 2,644 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Access RD 8 over I77 Exit 45 Access RD 8?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD 8 over I77 Exit 45 Access RD 8?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.