I-79 SB over CR 53 & Wills Creek

Fair Condition50 years old12,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyKanawha
Location5.78 Mi. N. Of CR 43
CarriesI-79 SB
CrossesCR 53 & Wills Creek
Coordinates38.50121, -81.41519

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway9 (Excellent)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length539.7 ft (164.5 m)
Max Span147.6 ft (45 m)
Deck Width44.6 ft (13.6 m)
Deck Area2237.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1976

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,700 (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 Number00000000020A511

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