US 19 over Little Birch River
GoodBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of CO 38 · Structure no. 00000000004A168
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,126
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 19 over Little Birch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 over Little Birch River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,126 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,960 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 51 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 19 over Little Birch River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 19 over Little Birch River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does US 19 over Little Birch River carry?
About 12,126 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 19 over Little Birch River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 19 over Little Birch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.