I-79 Nbl over CR 29 & Big Sandy Creek
PoorRoane County, West Virginia · 3.56 Mi. N. 0F CR 29 · Structure no. 00000000044A125
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 469 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 Nbl over CR 29 & Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 Nbl over CR 29 & Big Sandy Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,005 by 2042. The structure is 469 ft (143.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-79 Nbl over CR 29 & Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-79 Nbl over CR 29 & Big Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does I-79 Nbl over CR 29 & Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-79 Nbl over CR 29 & Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 469 ft (143.1 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-79 Nbl over CR 29 & Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.