Interstate 68 WB over Deckers Ck.& Wv RT.7
PoorMonongalia County, West Virginia · 2.84 MI East US Route 119 · Structure no. 00000000031A122
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 731 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 68 WB over Deckers Ck.& Wv RT.7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 68 WB over Deckers Ck.& Wv RT.7 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,240 by 2041. The structure is 731 ft (222.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 68 WB over Deckers Ck.& Wv RT.7 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 68 WB over Deckers Ck.& Wv RT.7 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 68 WB over Deckers Ck.& Wv RT.7 carry?
About 16,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 68 WB over Deckers Ck.& Wv RT.7?
The structure is 731 ft (222.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 68 WB over Deckers Ck.& Wv RT.7?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.