Monongalia CR 71 over Morgan Run
PoorPosted for loadMonongalia County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South CO Rt 71/1 · Structure no. 00000000031A147
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monongalia CR 71 over Morgan Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monongalia CR 71 over Morgan Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monongalia CR 71 over Morgan Run built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monongalia CR 71 over Morgan Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Monongalia CR 71 over Morgan Run carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Monongalia CR 71 over Morgan Run?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Monongalia CR 71 over Morgan Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.