US Bridges

Monongalia CR 59 over West Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI South CO Rt 67/1 · Structure no. 00000000031A136

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 59 over West Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monongalia CR 59 over West Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,950 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CR 59
CrossesWest Run
Location0.12 MI South CO Rt 67/1
RouteCounty Highway 5900
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.6675, -79.95836
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic13,950 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 59 over West Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 59 over West 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 59 over West Run carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monongalia CR 59 over West Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 59 over West Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.