I-68 South over I-68 EB Ramp and I-79
PoorMonongalia County, West Virginia · 0.56 MI West I-68 · Structure no. 00000000031A118
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 437 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-68 South over I-68 EB Ramp and I-79 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-68 South over I-68 EB Ramp and I-79 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,870 by 2041. The structure is 437 ft (133.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-68 South over I-68 EB Ramp and I-79 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-68 South over I-68 EB Ramp and I-79 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 I-68 South over I-68 EB Ramp and I-79 carry?
About 11,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-68 South over I-68 EB Ramp and I-79?
The structure is 437 ft (133.1 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-68 South over I-68 EB Ramp and I-79?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.