US Bridges

Mon CO Rt 43 over Dents Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI North US Rt 19 · Structure no. 00000000031A099

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon CO Rt 43 over Dents Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Mon CO Rt 43 over Dents Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMon CO Rt 43
CrossesDents Run
Location0.04 MI North US Rt 19
RouteCounty Highway 4300
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.61976, -80.03064
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,650 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mon CO Rt 43 over Dents Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mon CO Rt 43 over Dents 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mon CO Rt 43 over Dents Run carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mon CO Rt 43 over Dents Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mon CO Rt 43 over Dents Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.