I-77 Nbl over US 50
PoorWood County, West Virginia · 2.50 Mi. N. Wv. 47 · Structure no. 00000000054A133
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-77 Nbl over US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Nbl over US 50 in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,742 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 35 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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-77 Nbl over US 50 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-77 Nbl over US 50 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I-77 Nbl over US 50 carry?
About 19,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-77 Nbl over US 50?
The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 Nbl over US 50?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.