US Bridges

Mon CO Rt 64/3 over Deckers Creek

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.24 MI South Wv Rt 7 · Structure no. 00000000031A278

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon CO Rt 64/3 over Deckers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mon CO Rt 64/3 over Deckers Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,765 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMon CO Rt 64/3
CrossesDeckers Creek
Location0.24 MI South Wv Rt 7
RouteCounty Highway 6403
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.6182, -79.92499
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic9,765 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 64/3 over Deckers Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mon CO Rt 64/3 over Deckers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mon CO Rt 64/3 over Deckers Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mon CO Rt 64/3 over Deckers Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mon CO Rt 64/3 over Deckers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.