US Bridges

I-79 S over CR 19/22

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 5.56 MI N Wv 4 · Structure no. 00000000004A120

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 S over CR 19/22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 S over CR 19/22 in Braxton 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,871 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-79 S
CrossesCR 19/22
Location5.56 MI N Wv 4
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.70327, -80.66322
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2018)
Projected traffic13,871 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$264,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-79 S over CR 19/22 built?

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

What condition is I-79 S over CR 19/22 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-79 S over CR 19/22 carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-79 S over CR 19/22?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 S over CR 19/22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.