US Bridges

Interstate 68 WB over Mon. Co. 69/6

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 3.08 MI East CO Rt 857 · Structure no. 00000000031A127

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 68 WB over Mon. Co. 69/6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 68 WB over Mon. Co. 69/6 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,940 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesInterstate 68 WB
CrossesMon. Co. 69/6
Location3.08 MI East CO Rt 857
RouteInterstate 6800
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.67169, -79.85075
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2022)
Projected traffic8,940 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$998,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 68 WB over Mon. Co. 69/6 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 68 WB over Mon. Co. 69/6 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 68 WB over Mon. Co. 69/6 carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 68 WB over Mon. Co. 69/6?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 68 WB over Mon. Co. 69/6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.