US Bridges

Mon CO Rt 7/18 over Scotts Run

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East CO Rt 7/53 · Structure no. 00000000031A274

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon CO Rt 7/18 over Scotts Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mon CO Rt 7/18 over Scotts Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesMon CO Rt 7/18
CrossesScotts Run
Location0.01 MI East CO Rt 7/53
RouteCounty Highway 718
Coordinates39.6671, -80.03548
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic310 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mon CO Rt 7/18 over Scotts Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mon CO Rt 7/18 over Scotts 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Mon CO Rt 7/18 over Scotts Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mon CO Rt 7/18 over Scotts Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mon CO Rt 7/18 over Scotts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.