US Bridges

Mon CO Rt 15/1 over Rt Br of Miracle Run

PoorPosted for load

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI South CO Rt 15 · Structure no. 00000000031A042

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon CO Rt 15/1 over Rt Br of Miracle Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mon CO Rt 15/1 over Rt Br of Miracle Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesMon CO Rt 15/1
CrossesRt Br of Miracle Run
Location0.12 MI South CO Rt 15
RouteCounty Highway 1501
Coordinates39.69476, -80.28567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$393,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mon CO Rt 15/1 over Rt Br of Miracle Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mon CO Rt 15/1 over Rt Br of Miracle Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mon CO Rt 15/1 over Rt Br of Miracle Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mon CO Rt 15/1 over Rt Br of Miracle Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mon CO Rt 15/1 over Rt Br of Miracle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.