US Bridges

Monongalia CR 29/5 over Jakes Run

PoorPosted for load

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI West CO Rt 29 · Structure no. 00000000031A084

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 29/5 over Jakes Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monongalia CR 29/5 over Jakes Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 10 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CR 29/5
CrossesJakes Run
Location0.04 MI West CO Rt 29
RouteCounty Highway 2905
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.67514, -80.16428
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 29/5 over Jakes Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 29/5 over Jakes 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 29/5 over Jakes Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Monongalia CR 29/5 over Jakes Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 29/5 over Jakes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.