Interstate 79 NB over US 19 & Dents Run
FairMonongalia County, West Virginia · 2.34 MI South CO Rt 19/24 · Structure no. 00000000031A215
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 466 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 NB over US 19 & Dents Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 NB over US 19 & Dents Run 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,210 by 2041. The structure is 466 ft (141.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 NB over US 19 & Dents Run built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 79 NB over US 19 & 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 NB over US 19 & Dents Run carry?
About 15,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 NB over US 19 & Dents Run?
The structure is 466 ft (141.9 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 NB over US 19 & Dents Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.