US Bridges

Mon CO 46/7 over I-79

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI E of Mon CO 46/3 · Structure no. 00000000031A329

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon CO 46/7 over I-79 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mon CO 46/7 over I-79 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMon CO 46/7
CrossesI-79
Location0.16 MI E of Mon CO 46/3
RouteCounty Highway 467
Coordinates39.63957, -80.0017
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mon CO 46/7 over I-79 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mon CO 46/7 over I-79 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mon CO 46/7 over I-79 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mon CO 46/7 over I-79?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Mon CO 46/7 over I-79?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.