US Bridges

Mon CO Rt 68/7 over Knocking Run

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI West Mon CO 68/5 · Structure no. 00000000031A277

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon CO Rt 68/7 over Knocking Run is a concrete culvert carrying Mon CO Rt 68/7 over Knocking Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 301 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMon CO Rt 68/7
CrossesKnocking Run
Location0.14 MI West Mon CO 68/5
RouteCounty Highway 6807
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62338, -79.91249
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic301 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 68/7 over Knocking Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mon CO Rt 68/7 over Knocking 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Mon CO Rt 68/7 over Knocking Run carry?

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

How long is Mon CO Rt 68/7 over Knocking Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mon CO Rt 68/7 over Knocking Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.