Interstate 68 WB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7
PoorMonongalia County, West Virginia · 1.44 MI West Mon CO 857 · Structure no. 00000000031A123
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 68 WB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 68 WB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,660 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 68 WB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 68 WB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 68 WB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7 carry?
About 12,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 68 WB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 68 WB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.