US Bridges

Wv 7 over West Virginia Fork

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Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI East Mon CO 7/23 · Structure no. 00000000031A311

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 7 over West Virginia Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 7 over West Virginia Fork in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,840 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 7
CrossesWest Virginia Fork
Location0.07 MI East Mon CO 7/23
RouteState Highway 700
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.70251, -80.30017
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic2,840 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 7 over West Virginia Fork built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 7 over West Virginia Fork 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 7 over West Virginia Fork carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 7 over West Virginia Fork?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 7 over West Virginia Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.