US Bridges

Interstate 68 over Cobun Creek

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.58 MI East US Rt 119 · Structure no. 00000000031A120

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 68 over Cobun Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 68 over Cobun Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 33,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,335 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 68
CrossesCobun Creek
Location0.58 MI East US Rt 119
RouteInterstate 6800
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.588, -79.94145
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,800 (2020)
Projected traffic48,335 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$396,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 68 over Cobun Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 68 over Cobun 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 68 over Cobun Creek carry?

About 33,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 68 over Cobun Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Interstate 68 over Cobun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.