US Bridges

Monongalia CR 45 over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI West CO Rt 45/5 · Structure no. 00000000031A108

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 45 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Monongalia CR 45 over Indian Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CR 45
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.05 MI West CO Rt 45/5
RouteCounty Highway 4500
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.56406, -80.06461
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$689,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 45 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 45 over Indian Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 45 over Indian Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monongalia CR 45 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 45 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.