US Bridges

Mgl CO Rt 25/3 over Jakes Run

FairPosted for load

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI W of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000031A078

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mgl CO Rt 25/3 over Jakes Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mgl CO Rt 25/3 over Jakes Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMgl CO Rt 25/3
CrossesJakes Run
Location0.02 MI W of CR 27
RouteCounty Highway 2503
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.65107, -80.1776
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$483,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mgl CO Rt 25/3 over Jakes Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mgl CO Rt 25/3 over Jakes 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mgl CO Rt 25/3 over Jakes Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mgl CO Rt 25/3 over Jakes Run?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Mgl CO Rt 25/3 over Jakes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.