US Bridges

US 119 Nbl over WV85 CR119/9 CSX Coal Rv

PoorPosted for load

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI N of CR 85/8 · Structure no. 00000000003A116

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,554 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,088
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 Nbl over WV85 CR119/9 CSX Coal Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 Nbl over WV85 CR119/9 CSX Coal Rv in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,088 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,693 by 2042. The structure is 1,554 ft (473.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 119 Nbl
CrossesWV85 CR119/9 CSX Coal Rv
Location0.23 MI N of CR 85/8
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates38.08464, -81.83845
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,554 ft (473.6 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,088 (2022)
Projected traffic10,693 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 Nbl over WV85 CR119/9 CSX Coal Rv built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 Nbl over WV85 CR119/9 CSX Coal Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 119 Nbl over WV85 CR119/9 CSX Coal Rv carry?

About 10,088 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 119 Nbl over WV85 CR119/9 CSX Coal Rv?

The structure is 1,554 ft (473.6 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 Nbl over WV85 CR119/9 CSX Coal Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.