US Bridges

Wv Route 100 over Dents Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South CO Rt 49 · Structure no. 00000000031A189

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 100 over Dents Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 100 over Dents Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,225 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 100
CrossesDents Run
Location0.05 MI South CO Rt 49
RouteState Highway 10000
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.64286, -79.9839
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,225 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 100 over Dents Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 100 over Dents Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 100 over Dents Run carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 100 over Dents Run?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 100 over Dents Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.