Monongalia CR 73 over Whiteday Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonongalia County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South CO Rt 73/1 · Structure no. 00000000031A179
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monongalia CR 73 over Whiteday Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monongalia CR 73 over Whiteday Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monongalia CR 73 over Whiteday Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monongalia CR 73 over Whiteday Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Monongalia CR 73 over Whiteday Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Monongalia CR 73 over Whiteday Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Monongalia CR 73 over Whiteday Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.