US Bridges

Monongalia CR 27 over Branch of Jakes Run

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI West CO Rt 29 · Structure no. 00000000031A081

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 27 over Branch of Jakes Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monongalia CR 27 over Branch of Jakes Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CR 27
CrossesBranch of Jakes Run
Location0.10 MI West CO Rt 29
RouteCounty Highway 2700
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.65738, -80.17237
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic850 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$581,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 27 over Branch of Jakes Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 27 over Branch of Jakes Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 27 over Branch of Jakes Run carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monongalia CR 27 over Branch of Jakes Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 27 over Branch of Jakes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.