US Bridges

Mono CO Rt 43 over Scotts Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North Mgl CO 43/9 · Structure no. 00000000031A100

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mono CO Rt 43 over Scotts Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mono CO Rt 43 over Scotts Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMono CO Rt 43
CrossesScotts Run
Location0.01 MI North Mgl CO 43/9
RouteCounty Highway 4300
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.66611, -80.06308
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,165 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$610,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mono CO Rt 43 over Scotts Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mono CO Rt 43 over Scotts 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mono CO Rt 43 over Scotts Run carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mono CO Rt 43 over Scotts Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mono CO Rt 43 over Scotts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.