US Bridges

US 119 over Cheat River

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Cheat River @ Pt Marion · Structure no. 000000000040339

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
690 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,421
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Cheat River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 over Cheat River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,421 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,199 by 2032. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 119
CrossesCheat River
LocationCheat River @ Pt Marion
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates39.72124, -79.91003
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span257 ft (78.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,421 (2023)
Projected traffic4,199 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Cheat River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over Cheat River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 119 over Cheat River carry?

About 3,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Cheat River?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 257 ft (78.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over Cheat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.