Monon CO Rt 81/1 over Cobun Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonongalia County, West Virginia · 0.76 MI West CO Rt 81 · Structure no. 00000000031A183
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monon CO Rt 81/1 over Cobun Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monon CO Rt 81/1 over Cobun Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 15 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 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 81/1 over Cobun Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monon CO Rt 81/1 over Cobun 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Monon CO Rt 81/1 over Cobun Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Monon CO Rt 81/1 over Cobun Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Monon CO Rt 81/1 over Cobun Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.