US Bridges

Interstate 79 over Mgl. CO 87(HALLECK Road)

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 1.84 MI S of Mgl CO77 · Structure no. 00000000031A334

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 79 over Mgl. CO 87(HALLECK Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 over Mgl. CO 87(HALLECK Road) in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,760 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 115 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesInterstate 79
CrossesMgl. CO 87(HALLECK Road)
Location1.84 MI S of Mgl CO77
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.52001, -80.01591
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,700 (2022)
Projected traffic46,760 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 79 over Mgl. CO 87(HALLECK Road) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 79 over Mgl. CO 87(HALLECK Road) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 79 over Mgl. CO 87(HALLECK Road) carry?

About 32,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 79 over Mgl. CO 87(HALLECK Road)?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 79 over Mgl. CO 87(HALLECK Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.