I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Creek/ C.R. 29
PoorRoane County, West Virginia · 0.33 Mi. N. of Cr. 29 · Structure no. 00000000044A135
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 481 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Creek/ C.R. 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Creek/ C.R. 29 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,294 by 2039. The structure is 481 ft (146.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Creek/ C.R. 29 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Creek/ C.R. 29 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Creek/ C.R. 29 carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Creek/ C.R. 29?
The structure is 481 ft (146.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Creek/ C.R. 29?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.