US Bridges

I-77 Crossover over Beaver Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · Mm 33.40 · Structure no. 00000000041A333

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 Crossover over Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying I-77 Crossover over Beaver Creek 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-77 Crossover
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationMm 33.40
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.677, -81.11976
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes

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 Crossover over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is I-77 Crossover over Beaver Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 Crossover over Beaver Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Crossover over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m).

Who owns I-77 Crossover over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.