I-77 Sbl over US 50
PoorWood County, West Virginia · 2.50 Mi. N. of Wv. 47 · Structure no. 00000000054A134
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-77 Sbl over US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,017 by 2039. 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Sbl over US 50 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-77 Sbl 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over US 50 carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-77 Sbl 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 Sbl over US 50?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.