US Bridges

Mgl CO Rt 15 over Rt Branch of Miracle Run

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI N of Mgl CO 11/1 · Structure no. 00000000031A327

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mgl CO Rt 15 over Rt Branch of Miracle Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mgl CO Rt 15 over Rt Branch of Miracle Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesMgl CO Rt 15
CrossesRt Branch of Miracle Run
Location0.23 MI N of Mgl CO 11/1
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates39.67995, -80.29959
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2019)
Projected traffic1,320 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mgl CO Rt 15 over Rt Branch of Miracle Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mgl CO Rt 15 over Rt Branch of Miracle 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Mgl CO Rt 15 over Rt Branch of Miracle Run carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mgl CO Rt 15 over Rt Branch of Miracle Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mgl CO Rt 15 over Rt Branch of Miracle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.