US Bridges

I-77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.90 MI N Wv 14 · Structure no. 00000000054A141

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
2,611 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,913
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX is a steel truss - thru carrying I-77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,913 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,107 by 2035. The structure is 2,611 ft (795.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77
CrossesOhio River CR 1 & CSX
Location0.90 MI N Wv 14
RouteInterstate 77
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40422, -81.42981
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,611 ft (795.8 m)
Longest span651 ft (198.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,913 (2023)
Projected traffic26,107 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX carry?

About 18,913 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX?

The structure is 2,611 ft (795.8 m) long with a longest span of 651 ft (198.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over Ohio River CR 1 & CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.