US Bridges

Monongalia CO 59/3 over West Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.36 MI West Mgl CO Rt 59 · Structure no. 00000000031A301

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CO 59/3 over West Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monongalia CO 59/3 over West Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CO 59/3
CrossesWest Run
Location0.36 MI West Mgl CO Rt 59
RouteCounty Highway 5903
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.66979, -79.96441
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CO 59/3 over West Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CO 59/3 over West Run 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 Monongalia CO 59/3 over West Run carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Monongalia CO 59/3 over West Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CO 59/3 over West Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.