US Bridges

Wv Route 7 over Knocking Run

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Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI East Mgl CO 7/40 · Structure no. 00000000031A295

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 7 over Knocking Run is a concrete continuous frame carrying Wv Route 7 over Knocking Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,125 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 7
CrossesKnocking Run
Location0.07 MI East Mgl CO 7/40
RouteState Highway 700
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62324, -79.92405
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2020)
Projected traffic20,125 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 Wv Route 7 over Knocking Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 7 over Knocking Run carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 7 over Knocking Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 7 over Knocking Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.