Interstate 79 NB over Scotts Run & US 19 (f)
PoorMonongalia County, West Virginia · 1.10 MI North CO Rt 19/24 · Structure no. 00000000031A221
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 404 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 NB over Scotts Run & US 19 (f) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 NB over Scotts Run & US 19 (f) 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,740 by 2041. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 NB over Scotts Run & US 19 (f) built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 79 NB over Scotts Run & US 19 (f) 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 NB over Scotts Run & US 19 (f) carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 NB over Scotts Run & US 19 (f)?
The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 NB over Scotts Run & US 19 (f)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.