US Bridges

I-77 N and S over Wv Route 47

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.68 Miles North of Wv 95 · Structure no. 00000000054A247

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

About this bridge

I-77 N and S over Wv Route 47 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 N and S over Wv Route 47 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,227 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 138 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 N and S
CrossesWv Route 47
Location0.68 Miles North of Wv 95
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates39.23389, -81.50894
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2022)
Projected traffic12,227 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 N and S over Wv Route 47 built?

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

What condition is I-77 N and S over Wv Route 47 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 N and S over Wv Route 47 carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-77 N and S over Wv Route 47?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 N and S over Wv Route 47?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.