US Bridges

Mon. Co. Rt 7/9 over Thomas Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI South Wv Rt 7 · Structure no. 00000000031A025

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon. Co. Rt 7/9 over Thomas Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mon. Co. Rt 7/9 over Thomas Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMon. Co. Rt 7/9
CrossesThomas Run
Location0.13 MI South Wv Rt 7
RouteCounty Highway 709
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.71042, -80.2506
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mon. Co. Rt 7/9 over Thomas Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mon. Co. Rt 7/9 over Thomas Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mon. Co. Rt 7/9 over Thomas Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mon. Co. Rt 7/9 over Thomas Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Mon. Co. Rt 7/9 over Thomas Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.