US Bridges

Monon CO Rt 19/25 over Scotts Run

PoorPosted for load

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI West CO Rt 54/1 · Structure no. 00000000031A066

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monon CO Rt 19/25 over Scotts Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Monon CO Rt 19/25 over Scotts Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMonon CO Rt 19/25
CrossesScotts Run
Location0.29 MI West CO Rt 54/1
RouteCounty Highway 1925
Coordinates39.66095, -80.00091
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monon CO Rt 19/25 over Scotts Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monon CO Rt 19/25 over Scotts 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Monon CO Rt 19/25 over Scotts Run carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monon CO Rt 19/25 over Scotts Run?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Monon CO Rt 19/25 over Scotts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.