US Bridges

US 119 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI S of CO 6 · Structure no. 00000000001A086

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 over CSX Railroad in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,553 by 2038. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS 119
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.12 MI S of CO 6
RouteU.S. Route 11900
Coordinates39.20897, -80.05396
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,553 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over CSX Railroad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 119 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.