US Bridges

Mgl CO Rt 26 over Stewart Run

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI South CO Rt 26/1 · Structure no. 00000000031A297

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mgl CO Rt 26 over Stewart Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mgl CO Rt 26 over Stewart Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMgl CO Rt 26
CrossesStewart Run
Location0.19 MI South CO Rt 26/1
RouteCounty Highway 2600
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.60342, -80.10694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic140 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 Mgl CO Rt 26 over Stewart Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mgl CO Rt 26 over Stewart 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mgl CO Rt 26 over Stewart Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mgl CO Rt 26 over Stewart Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mgl CO Rt 26 over Stewart Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.