Wv Route 7 WB over Deckers Creek
PoorMonongalia County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI West Wv Rt 7 · Structure no. 00000000031A016
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 500 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 7 WB over Deckers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 7 WB over Deckers Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,610 by 2041. The structure is 500 ft (152.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 7 WB over Deckers Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 7 WB over Deckers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 7 WB over Deckers Creek carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 7 WB over Deckers Creek?
The structure is 500 ft (152.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 7 WB over Deckers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.