INTERSTATE 79 NBL
Carrying INTERSTATE 79 NBL over Co 5/10 & Ltl Kanawha Rv
0.33 MI N OF CO 5/11 SLS, Braxton, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 79 NBL
The INTERSTATE 79 NBL bridge in Braxton, West Virginia carries INTERSTATE 79 NBL over Co 5/10 & Ltl Kanawha Rv. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. Daily traffic averages 800 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 79 NBL compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000004A129
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 79 NBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare INTERSTATE 79 NBL against other structures in Braxton and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for INTERSTATE 79 NBL?
INTERSTATE 79 NBL in Braxton, West Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 79 NBL inspected?
INTERSTATE 79 NBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 79 NBL is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 79 NBL?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for INTERSTATE 79 NBL.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 79 NBL?
Ownership is not specified for INTERSTATE 79 NBL in the NBI.
How old is INTERSTATE 79 NBL and does age affect safety?
INTERSTATE 79 NBL was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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