US Bridges

I-79 & Mon CO 46/3 over Mine Track Bed

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.60 MI N.Of Mon CO 46/7 · Structure no. 00000000031A173

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 & Mon CO 46/3 over Mine Track Bed is a concrete culvert carrying I-79 & Mon CO 46/3 over Mine Track Bed in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,480 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-79 & Mon CO 46/3
CrossesMine Track Bed
Location0.60 MI N.Of Mon CO 46/7
RouteInterstate 7900
Coordinates39.64186, -80.00425
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2020)
Projected traffic51,480 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 & Mon CO 46/3 over Mine Track Bed built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 & Mon CO 46/3 over Mine Track Bed 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-79 & Mon CO 46/3 over Mine Track Bed carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-79 & Mon CO 46/3 over Mine Track Bed?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns I-79 & Mon CO 46/3 over Mine Track Bed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.