Monongalia County Bridge Report Card
Monongalia County scores 35 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Monongalia County, West Virginia
Monongalia County has 203 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 39 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 19.2% is above the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 909,500 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Monongalia County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 35/100 (F). The county has 203 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 39 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 909,500 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 19.2% | 38.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 51.5% of measured traffic | 25.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 2.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,766,100 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 19.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 909,500 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Monongalia County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Co RT 19/25 over Scotts Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600,500 | 1930 |
| I 79 NB over Whiteday Crk & CR 73/01_ | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,800 | 1969 |
| US Route 119 over I-68 EB & WB | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 19,100 | 1971 |
| Interstate 79 NB over I-68 Eastbound On-ramp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,950 | 1970 |
| Interstate 79 SB over I-68 Eastbound On-ramp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,950 | 1970 |
| Interstate 79 NB over Mon Co 79/4 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,400 | 1967 |
| Interstate 79 SB over Mon. Co. 79/4 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,400 | 1967 |
| Interstate 79 SB over Scotts Run & US 19 (f) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,000 | 1972 |
| Interstate 79 NB over Scotts Run & US 19 (f) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,000 | 1972 |
| Interstate 79 SB over Mon. Co. Rt. 77 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,350 | 1967 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.