US Bridges

Interstate 68 EB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 1.44 MI West Mon CO 857 · Structure no. 00000000031A142

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 68 EB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 68 EB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,660 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesInterstate 68 EB
CrossesMgl CO Rt 68/7
Location1.44 MI West Mon CO 857
RouteInterstate 6800
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62724, -79.90346
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,350 (2022)
Projected traffic17,660 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$654,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 68 EB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 68 EB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 68 EB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7 carry?

About 12,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 68 EB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 68 EB over Mgl CO Rt 68/7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.