US Bridges

Monongalia CR 17/5 over Miracle Run

FairPosted for load

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 17 · Structure no. 00000000031A044

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 17/5 over Miracle Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monongalia CR 17/5 over Miracle Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CR 17/5
CrossesMiracle Run
Location0.01 MI West CO Rt 17
RouteCounty Highway 1705
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.69395, -80.26086
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic16 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$524,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 17/5 over Miracle Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 17/5 over Miracle 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 2023.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 17/5 over Miracle Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Monongalia CR 17/5 over Miracle Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 17/5 over Miracle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.