Monon CO Rt 81 over I-68
PoorMonongalia County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI North CO Rt 119/6 · Structure no. 00000000031A181
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 494 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monon CO Rt 81 over I-68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monon CO Rt 81 over I-68 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2041. The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 51 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monon CO Rt 81 over I-68 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monon CO Rt 81 over I-68 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Monon CO Rt 81 over I-68 carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Monon CO Rt 81 over I-68?
The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Monon CO Rt 81 over I-68?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.