US Bridges

Wv Route 7 over Jakes Run

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Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI East Mgl CO Rt 31 · Structure no. 00000000031A305

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 7 over Jakes Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 7 over Jakes Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 7
CrossesJakes Run
Location0.10 MI East Mgl CO Rt 31
RouteState Highway 700
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.70903, -80.13012
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jakes Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 7 over Jakes 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 Wv Route 7 over Jakes Run carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 7 over Jakes Run?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 7 over Jakes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.