Interstate 79 SB over US 19 Branch of Dunkard
PoorMonongalia County, West Virginia · 5.13 MI North CO Rt 19/24 · Structure no. 00000000031A178
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 332 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 SB over US 19 Branch of Dunkard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 SB over US 19 Branch of Dunkard in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3 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 12,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,660 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long and 44 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 SB over US 19 Branch of Dunkard built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 79 SB over US 19 Branch of Dunkard 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 SB over US 19 Branch of Dunkard carry?
About 12,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 SB over US 19 Branch of Dunkard?
The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 SB over US 19 Branch of Dunkard?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.