Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek
FairMonongalia County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI East CO Rt 7/22 · Structure no. 00000000031A022
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 42 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,995 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek carry?
About 18,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 7 over Deckers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.