US Bridges

I-77 North & South over L. Kanawha R. & Rail Trl

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.50 Mi. North of Wv 95 · Structure no. 00000000054A246

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
662 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 North & South over L. Kanawha R. & Rail Trl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 North & South over L. Kanawha R. & Rail Trl in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,227 by 2042. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 138 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 North & South
CrossesL. Kanawha R. & Rail Trl
Location0.50 Mi. North of Wv 95
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates39.23254, -81.51091
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length662 ft (201.8 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.2 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2022)
Projected traffic12,227 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 North & South over L. Kanawha R. & Rail Trl built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 North & South over L. Kanawha R. & Rail Trl 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 North & South over L. Kanawha R. & Rail Trl carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 North & South over L. Kanawha R. & Rail Trl?

The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.2 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 North & South over L. Kanawha R. & Rail Trl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.