US Bridges

Wv Rt. 43 over Mon CO 71 & Morgan Run

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 2.48 Mi. N. of I68 · Structure no. 00000000031A319

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,385 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt. 43 over Mon CO 71 & Morgan Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt. 43 over Mon CO 71 & Morgan 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,935 by 2041. The structure is 1,385 ft (422 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Rt. 43
CrossesMon CO 71 & Morgan Run
Location2.48 Mi. N. of I68
RouteState Highway 43
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.70221, -79.82914
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,385 ft (422 m)
Longest span262 ft (80 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,935 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 71 & Morgan Run built?

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

What condition is Wv Rt. 43 over Mon CO 71 & Morgan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt. 43 over Mon CO 71 & Morgan Run carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt. 43 over Mon CO 71 & Morgan Run?

The structure is 1,385 ft (422 m) long with a longest span of 262 ft (80 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt. 43 over Mon CO 71 & Morgan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.