Interstate 79 NB over I-68 Eastbound On-Ramp
PoorMonongalia County, West Virginia · 3.16 MI North CO Rt 77 · Structure no. 00000000031A167
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 NB over I-68 Eastbound On-Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 NB over I-68 Eastbound On-Ramp in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 18,950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,100 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 45 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 NB over I-68 Eastbound On-Ramp built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 79 NB over I-68 Eastbound On-Ramp 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 NB over I-68 Eastbound On-Ramp carry?
About 18,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 NB over I-68 Eastbound On-Ramp?
The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 NB over I-68 Eastbound On-Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.