I-79 Nbl over Wv 16

Fair Condition52 years old8,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyClay
Location5.88 Mi N Of Wv 36 T
CarriesI-79 Nbl
CrossesWv 16
Coordinates38.59593, -81.04254

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length325.1 ft (99.1 m)
Max Span89.6 ft (27.3 m)
Deck Width44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Area1357.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1974

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,800 (2022)
Truck Traffic25%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000008A070

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