US Bridges

Wv Rt. 43 over Mon. Co. Rt. 857

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Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.21 Mi. N. I 68 · Structure no. 00000000031A313

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt. 43 over Mon. Co. Rt. 857 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt. 43 over Mon. Co. Rt. 857 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Rt. 43
CrossesMon. Co. Rt. 857
Location0.21 Mi. N. I 68
RouteState Highway 43
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.67574, -79.84894
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic840 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt. 43 over Mon. Co. Rt. 857 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt. 43 over Mon. Co. Rt. 857 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt. 43 over Mon. Co. Rt. 857 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt. 43 over Mon. Co. Rt. 857?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt. 43 over Mon. Co. Rt. 857?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.