US Bridges

Monongalia CR 70 over Aaron Creek

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South CO Rt 64/1 · Structure no. 00000000031A146

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 70 over Aaron Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monongalia CR 70 over Aaron Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesMonongalia CR 70
CrossesAaron Creek
Location0.02 MI South CO Rt 64/1
RouteCounty Highway 7000
Coordinates39.58768, -79.91967
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic390 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 70 over Aaron Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 70 over Aaron Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 70 over Aaron Creek carry?

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

How long is Monongalia CR 70 over Aaron Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 70 over Aaron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.