US Bridges

Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI East CO Rt 45/5 · Structure no. 00000000031A111

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesMonongalia CR 45
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location0.14 MI East CO Rt 45/5
RouteCounty Highway 4500
Coordinates39.56233, -80.06171
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic565 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.