US Bridges

County Rt 119/21 over Tygart Valley River

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI E of CO 119/5 · Structure no. 00000000001A093

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 119/21 over Tygart Valley River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 119/21 over Tygart Valley River in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,368 by 2038. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 119/21
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.08 MI E of CO 119/5
RouteCounty Highway 11921
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.15574, -80.04301
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic4,368 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 119/21 over Tygart Valley River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 119/21 over Tygart Valley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 119/21 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 119/21 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 119/21 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.