US Bridges

West Virginia 68 over Interstate 77

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.16 Mile N of CR 4/6 · Structure no. 00000000054A251

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 68 over Interstate 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 68 over Interstate 77 in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2039. The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 68
CrossesInterstate 77
Location0.16 Mile N of CR 4/6
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.31391, -81.47803
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length281 ft (85.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2019)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 68 over Interstate 77 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 68 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 68 over Interstate 77 carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 68 over Interstate 77?

The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 68 over Interstate 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.