US Bridges

West Virginia 14 over Interstate 77

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mile South of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000054A189

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 14 over Interstate 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 14 over Interstate 77 in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,660 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesWest Virginia 14
CrossesInterstate 77
Location0.13 Mile South of CR 13
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates39.18899, -81.52983
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,660 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 14 over Interstate 77 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 14 over Interstate 77 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 14 over Interstate 77 carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 14 over Interstate 77?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 14 over Interstate 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.