US Bridges

CR 61/28 over US 19 NB & SB

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.06 Miles S. of CR 19/43 · Structure no. 00000000010A092

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61/28 over US 19 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 61/28 over US 19 NB & SB in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,109 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 61/28
CrossesUS 19 NB & SB
Location0.06 Miles S. of CR 19/43
RouteCounty Highway 6128
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.9862, -81.1441
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,109 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$156,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 61/28 over US 19 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 61/28 over US 19 NB & SB 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 CR 61/28 over US 19 NB & SB carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 61/28 over US 19 NB & SB?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 61/28 over US 19 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.