US Bridges

Monongalia CR 53 over Robinson Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North Wv 100 · Structure no. 00000000031A135

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 53 over Robinson Run is a concrete slab carrying Monongalia CR 53 over Robinson Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CR 53
CrossesRobinson Run
Location0.01 MI North Wv 100
RouteCounty Highway 5300
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.67887, -79.97837
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$565,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 53 over Robinson Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 53 over Robinson Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 53 over Robinson Run carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monongalia CR 53 over Robinson Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 53 over Robinson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.