US Bridges

US 19 over New River CSX RR Wv 82

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 1.16 Miles N. of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000010A214

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
3,036 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over New River CSX RR Wv 82 is a steel arch - deck carrying US 19 over New River CSX RR Wv 82 in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,480 by 2035. The structure is 3,036 ft (925.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesUS 19
CrossesNew River CSX RR Wv 82
Location1.16 Miles N. of Wv 16
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates38.06937, -81.08169
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,036 ft (925.5 m)
Longest span1,817 ft (553.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2018)
Projected traffic22,480 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over New River CSX RR Wv 82 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 over New River CSX RR Wv 82 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 over New River CSX RR Wv 82 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over New River CSX RR Wv 82?

The structure is 3,036 ft (925.5 m) long with a longest span of 1,817 ft (553.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 over New River CSX RR Wv 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.