US Bridges

Mon CO 857 (sls) over Cheat Lake

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Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mi. S. of Co. 69/8 · Structure no. 00000000031A324

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
968 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon CO 857 (sls) over Cheat Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mon CO 857 (sls) over Cheat Lake in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2041. The structure is 968 ft (295 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMon CO 857 (sls)
CrossesCheat Lake
Location0.20 Mi. S. of Co. 69/8
RouteCounty Highway 857
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.66728, -79.86055
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length968 ft (295 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2019)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mon CO 857 (sls) over Cheat Lake built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mon CO 857 (sls) over Cheat Lake 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mon CO 857 (sls) over Cheat Lake carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mon CO 857 (sls) over Cheat Lake?

The structure is 968 ft (295 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mon CO 857 (sls) over Cheat Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.