US Bridges

Monongalia CR 29 over Jakes Run

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI North CO Rt 29/5 · Structure no. 00000000031A273

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 29 over Jakes Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monongalia CR 29 over Jakes Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesMonongalia CR 29
CrossesJakes Run
Location0.14 MI North CO Rt 29/5
RouteCounty Highway 2900
Coordinates39.67669, -80.1623
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 29 over Jakes Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 29 over Jakes Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 29 over Jakes Run carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monongalia CR 29 over Jakes Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 29 over Jakes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.