US 19 over Little Birch River
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of CO 38 · Structure no. 00000000004A170
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- 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 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 55 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 12,126 vehicles a day, roughly 21% 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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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US 19 over Little Birch 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does US 19 over Little Birch River carry?
About 12,126 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% 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.