I 79 NB on Ramp over Dents Run
PoorMonongalia County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North US Rt 19 · Structure no. 00000000031A049
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 79 NB on Ramp over Dents Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 79 NB on Ramp over Dents Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,075 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 79 NB on Ramp over Dents Run built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 79 NB on Ramp over Dents 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I 79 NB on Ramp over Dents Run carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 79 NB on Ramp over Dents Run?
The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns I 79 NB on Ramp over Dents Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.