US Bridges

Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.65 MI West CO Rt 64 · Structure no. 00000000031A018

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,770 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 7
CrossesDeckers Creek
Location0.65 MI West CO Rt 64
RouteState Highway 700
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62484, -79.94481
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2019)
Projected traffic16,770 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.