US Bridges

I-77 Sbl over CR 21/31

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 1.32 MI S of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000054A114

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Sbl over CR 21/31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl over CR 21/31 in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,507 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 Sbl
CrossesCR 21/31
Location1.32 MI S of CR 21
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates39.06489, -81.57159
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2022)
Projected traffic6,507 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Sbl over CR 21/31 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Sbl over CR 21/31 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over CR 21/31 carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Sbl over CR 21/31?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Sbl over CR 21/31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.