Interstate 68 over Cheat Lake & Mon CO 857
FairMonongalia County, West Virginia · 0.88 MI West CO Rt 69/6 · Structure no. 00000000031A148
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,966 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,980
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 68 over Cheat Lake & Mon CO 857 is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Interstate 68 over Cheat Lake & Mon CO 857 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 31,980 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2040. The structure is 1,966 ft (599.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 68 over Cheat Lake & Mon CO 857 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 68 over Cheat Lake & Mon CO 857 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 68 over Cheat Lake & Mon CO 857 carry?
About 31,980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 68 over Cheat Lake & Mon CO 857?
The structure is 1,966 ft (599.2 m) long with a longest span of 364 ft (110.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 68 over Cheat Lake & Mon CO 857?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.