US Bridges

Wv 16 over US 19

Poor

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.54 Miles N. of CR 19/25 · Structure no. 00000000010A096

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,979
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over US 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 16 over US 19 in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,979 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,954 by 2039. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesUS 19
Location0.54 Miles N. of CR 19/25
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.96778, -81.14746
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,979 (2019)
Projected traffic10,954 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 16 over US 19 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over US 19 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over US 19 carry?

About 8,979 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over US 19?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over US 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.