US Bridges

Wv Rt. 7 over Scotts Run

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI E of Mgl CO 43 · Structure no. 00000000031A328

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt. 7 over Scotts Run is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wv Rt. 7 over Scotts 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,645 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Rt. 7
CrossesScotts Run
Location0.16 MI E of Mgl CO 43
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.66468, -80.06013
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2019)
Projected traffic4,645 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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. 7 over Scotts Run built?

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

What condition is Wv Rt. 7 over Scotts 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Wv Rt. 7 over Scotts Run carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt. 7 over Scotts Run?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt. 7 over Scotts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.