US Bridges

Mono CO Rt 43 over Branch of Scotts Run

Poor

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI North Wv Rt 7 · Structure no. 00000000031A103

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mono CO Rt 43 over Branch of Scotts Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mono CO Rt 43 over Branch of Scotts 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMono CO Rt 43
CrossesBranch of Scotts Run
Location0.25 MI North Wv Rt 7
RouteCounty Highway 4300
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.66893, -80.06368
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,160 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$485,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mono CO Rt 43 over Branch of Scotts Run built?

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

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

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

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

How long is Mono CO Rt 43 over Branch of Scotts Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mono CO Rt 43 over Branch of Scotts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.