US Bridges

Wv Rt. 43 over Rubles Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 1.7MI S of Penn.St. 3002 · Structure no. 00000000031A321

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,373 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt. 43 over Rubles Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt. 43 over Rubles Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2041. The structure is 1,373 ft (418.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Rt. 43
CrossesRubles Run
Location1.7MI S of Penn.St. 3002
RouteState Highway 43
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.71928, -79.82284
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,373 ft (418.5 m)
Longest span254 ft (77.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt. 43 over Rubles Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt. 43 over Rubles 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt. 43 over Rubles Run carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt. 43 over Rubles Run?

The structure is 1,373 ft (418.5 m) long with a longest span of 254 ft (77.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt. 43 over Rubles Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.