I-79 over Brush Run and CO 19/26
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 2.21 MI S CO 19/22 · Structure no. 00000000004A116
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 over Brush Run and CO 19/26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 over Brush Run and CO 19/26 in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,871 by 2038. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-79 over Brush Run and CO 19/26 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-79 over Brush Run and CO 19/26 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I-79 over Brush Run and CO 19/26 carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-79 over Brush Run and CO 19/26?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-79 over Brush Run and CO 19/26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.