US Bridges

County Route 21/18 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.12 Miles W. of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000010A295

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21/18 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21/18 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Route 21/18
CrossesUS 19 Nbl & Sbl
Location0.12 Miles W. of Wv 16
RouteState Highway 2118
Coordinates38.00745, -81.13232
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,887 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21/18 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21/18 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 21/18 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21/18 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21/18 over US 19 Nbl & Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.