US Bridges

I-77 Nbl over Worthington Crk & CR 16

Poor

Wood County, West Virginia · 1.52 Mi. N. of US 50 · Structure no. 00000000054A135

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Nbl over Worthington Crk & CR 16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Nbl over Worthington Crk & CR 16 in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,585 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 Nbl
CrossesWorthington Crk & CR 16
Location1.52 Mi. N. of US 50
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates39.28813, -81.49643
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic13,585 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Nbl over Worthington Crk & CR 16 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Nbl over Worthington Crk & CR 16 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-77 Nbl over Worthington Crk & CR 16 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nbl over Worthington Crk & CR 16?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Nbl over Worthington Crk & CR 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.