US Bridges

Mgl CO Rt 857/17 over I-68 EB & WB

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South Mgl CO 857 · Structure no. 00000000031A124

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mgl CO Rt 857/17 over I-68 EB & WB is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mgl CO Rt 857/17 over I-68 EB & WB 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesMgl CO Rt 857/17
CrossesI-68 EB & WB
Location0.01 MI South Mgl CO 857
RouteCounty Highway 85717
Coordinates39.67097, -79.85906
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,325 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mgl CO Rt 857/17 over I-68 EB & WB built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mgl CO Rt 857/17 over I-68 EB & WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Mgl CO Rt 857/17 over I-68 EB & WB carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mgl CO Rt 857/17 over I-68 EB & WB?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mgl CO Rt 857/17 over I-68 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.