US Bridges

Dodd. Co. Rt. 19 over Upper Run

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI West CO Rt 19/6 · Structure no. 00000000009A039

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodd. Co. Rt. 19 over Upper Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dodd. Co. Rt. 19 over Upper Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDodd. Co. Rt. 19
CrossesUpper Run
Location0.02 MI West CO Rt 19/6
RouteCounty Highway 1900
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.15757, -80.82743
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$427,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodd. Co. Rt. 19 over Upper Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodd. Co. Rt. 19 over Upper Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dodd. Co. Rt. 19 over Upper Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dodd. Co. Rt. 19 over Upper Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dodd. Co. Rt. 19 over Upper Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.