I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Ck. & CR 29
PoorRoane County, West Virginia · 3.94 Mile North of CR 29 · Structure no. 00000000044A137
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 373 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Ck. & CR 29 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Ck. & CR 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,005 by 2042. The structure is 373 ft (113.8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ck. & CR 29 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Ck. & CR 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Ck. & CR 29 carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-79 Sbl over Big Sandy Ck. & CR 29?
The structure is 373 ft (113.8 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 Ck. & CR 29?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.