FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MONO CO RT 43

Carrying MONO CO RT 43 over BRANCH OF SCOTTS RUN

0.25 MI NORTH WV RT 7, Monongalia, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
69 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MONO CO RT 43

The MONO CO RT 43 bridge in Monongalia, West Virginia carries MONO CO RT 43 over BRANCH OF SCOTTS RUN. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 750 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 68.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MONO CO RT 43 compares

▲ 27.9
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of West Virginia bridges
220
Bridges in Monongalia · 23 in Poor condition
MONO CO RT 43 68.9 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
68.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.7 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000031A103

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

MONO CO RT 43 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare MONO CO RT 43 against other structures in Monongalia and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MONO CO RT 43?

MONO CO RT 43 in Monongalia, West Virginia, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MONO CO RT 43 inspected?

MONO CO RT 43's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 750 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MONO CO RT 43 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MONO CO RT 43?

MONO CO RT 43 has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MONO CO RT 43?

MONO CO RT 43 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MONO CO RT 43 and does age affect safety?

MONO CO RT 43 was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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