Interstate 79 over Monongahela River

Fair Condition55 years old38,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMonongalia
Location0.55 Mile North Of I-68
CarriesInterstate 79
CrossesMonongahela River
Coordinates39.58821, -79.97925

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignTruss - Deck
Total Length1549.5 ft (472.3 m)
Max Span480.0 ft (146.3 m)
Deck Width95.5 ft (29.1 m)
Deck Area13743.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic38,200 (2020)
Truck Traffic18%
Lanes On Bridge5
Lanes Under Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection922
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000031A170

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