US Bridges

Monongalia CR 77 over Owl Creek

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI West CO Rt 76 · Structure no. 00000000031A158

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 77 over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monongalia CR 77 over Owl Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CR 77
CrossesOwl Creek
Location0.07 MI West CO Rt 76
RouteCounty Highway 7700
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.53563, -79.97666
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2019)
Projected traffic2,480 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 77 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 77 over Owl 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 77 over Owl Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monongalia CR 77 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 77 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.