US Bridges

Mon CO Rt 857 over Deckers Creek

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · .02 Mi. S. of Mon. Co. 64 · Structure no. 00000000031A322

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon CO Rt 857 over Deckers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mon CO Rt 857 over Deckers Creek 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,075 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMon CO Rt 857
CrossesDeckers Creek
Location.02 Mi. S. of Mon. Co. 64
RouteCounty Highway 857
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62624, -79.93037
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,075 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mon CO Rt 857 over Deckers Creek built?

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

What condition is Mon CO Rt 857 over Deckers Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mon CO Rt 857 over Deckers Creek carry?

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

How long is Mon CO Rt 857 over Deckers Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mon CO Rt 857 over Deckers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.