US Bridges

Monongalia CR 857 over I-68 (x)

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Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.36 MI South CO Rt 67 · Structure no. 00000000031A206

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 857 over I-68 (x) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monongalia CR 857 over I-68 (x) in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,140 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CR 857
CrossesI-68 (x)
Location0.36 MI South CO Rt 67
RouteCounty Highway 85700
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.64657, -79.89481
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2022)
Projected traffic29,140 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 857 over I-68 (x) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 857 over I-68 (x) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 857 over I-68 (x) carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monongalia CR 857 over I-68 (x)?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 857 over I-68 (x)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.