US Bridges

Mon CO Rt 16/3 over Br of Bennefield Prong

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI West CO Rt 16 · Structure no. 00000000031A216

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon CO Rt 16/3 over Br of Bennefield Prong is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mon CO Rt 16/3 over Br of Bennefield Prong in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMon CO Rt 16/3
CrossesBr of Bennefield Prong
Location0.05 MI West CO Rt 16
RouteCounty Highway 1603
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.61313, -80.24708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Mon CO Rt 16/3 over Br of Bennefield Prong built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mon CO Rt 16/3 over Br of Bennefield Prong 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mon CO Rt 16/3 over Br of Bennefield Prong carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mon CO Rt 16/3 over Br of Bennefield Prong?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Mon CO Rt 16/3 over Br of Bennefield Prong?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.