US Bridges

Monongalia CR 17/1 over Miracle Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI South CO Rt 17 · Structure no. 00000000031A045

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 17/1 over Miracle Run is a steel culvert carrying Monongalia CR 17/1 over Miracle Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CR 17/1
CrossesMiracle Run
Location0.06 MI South CO Rt 17
RouteCounty Highway 1701
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.67744, -80.2682
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 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 Monongalia CR 17/1 over Miracle Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 17/1 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 17/1 over Miracle Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Monongalia CR 17/1 over Miracle Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Monongalia CR 17/1 over Miracle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.