I-79 NB over CR 53 & Wills Creek

Fair Condition50 years old11,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyKanawha
Location5.78 Mi. N. Of CR 43
CarriesI-79 NB
CrossesCR 53 & Wills Creek
Coordinates38.50136, -81.41475

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length447.8 ft (136.5 m)
Max Span127.0 ft (38.7 m)
Deck Width44.6 ft (13.6 m)
Deck Area1856.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1976

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,300 (2022)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000020A510

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