US Bridges

Monongalia CR 45/2 over Indian Creek

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI West Mgl CR 45 · Structure no. 00000000031A116

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 45/2 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monongalia CR 45/2 over Indian Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CR 45/2
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.07 MI West Mgl CR 45
RouteCounty Highway 4502
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.56904, -80.07999
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$512,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 45/2 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 45/2 over Indian Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 45/2 over Indian Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Monongalia CR 45/2 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 45/2 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.