US Bridges

Interstate 79 NB over Mon. Co. 19/24

Poor

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 2.34 MI North US Rt 19 · Structure no. 00000000031A219

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 79 NB over Mon. Co. 19/24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 NB over Mon. Co. 19/24 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 15,650 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,380 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesInterstate 79 NB
CrossesMon. Co. 19/24
Location2.34 MI North US Rt 19
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.6549, -80.0102
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,650 (2022)
Projected traffic22,380 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 79 NB over Mon. Co. 19/24 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 79 NB over Mon. Co. 19/24 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 79 NB over Mon. Co. 19/24 carry?

About 15,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 79 NB over Mon. Co. 19/24?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 79 NB over Mon. Co. 19/24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.