Interstate 68 EB over Wv 7 Deckers Creek
FairMonongalia County, West Virginia · 2.84 MI East US Rt 119 · Structure no. 00000000031A140
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 708 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 68 EB over Wv 7 Deckers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 68 EB over Wv 7 Deckers Creek 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,235 by 2041. The structure is 708 ft (215.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 68 EB over Wv 7 Deckers Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 68 EB over Wv 7 Deckers Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 68 EB over Wv 7 Deckers Creek carry?
About 16,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 68 EB over Wv 7 Deckers Creek?
The structure is 708 ft (215.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 68 EB over Wv 7 Deckers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.