US Bridges

Mgl CO Rt 77/1 over Bloody Run

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.80 MI South CO Rt 77/2 · Structure no. 00000000031A299

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mgl CO Rt 77/1 over Bloody Run is a concrete frame carrying Mgl CO Rt 77/1 over Bloody 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesMgl CO Rt 77/1
CrossesBloody Run
Location0.80 MI South CO Rt 77/2
RouteCounty Highway 7701
Coordinates39.56055, -79.95983
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic385 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mgl CO Rt 77/1 over Bloody Run built?

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

What condition is Mgl CO Rt 77/1 over Bloody 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Mgl CO Rt 77/1 over Bloody Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mgl CO Rt 77/1 over Bloody Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mgl CO Rt 77/1 over Bloody Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.