US Bridges

Wv 16 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.20 Miles S. of CR 17 · Structure no. 00000000010A097

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,391
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 16 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,391 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,017 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesUS 19 Nbl & Sbl
Location0.20 Miles S. of CR 17
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.97642, -81.14059
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,391 (2020)
Projected traffic9,017 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 16 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl carry?

About 7,391 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.