MONONGALIA CR 45
Carrying MONONGALIA CR 45 over LITTLE INDIAN CREEK
0.05 MI EAST CO RT 45/1, Monongalia, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MONONGALIA CR 45
The MONONGALIA CR 45 bridge in Monongalia, West Virginia carries MONONGALIA CR 45 over LITTLE INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 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 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MONONGALIA CR 45 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.3 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000031A107
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
MONONGALIA CR 45 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 MONONGALIA CR 45 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 MONONGALIA CR 45?
MONONGALIA CR 45 in Monongalia, West Virginia, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MONONGALIA CR 45 inspected?
MONONGALIA CR 45'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 400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MONONGALIA CR 45 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 MONONGALIA CR 45?
MONONGALIA CR 45 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MONONGALIA CR 45?
MONONGALIA CR 45 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is MONONGALIA CR 45 and does age affect safety?
MONONGALIA CR 45 was built in 1935, making it 91 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.
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