US Bridges

County Route 19/3 over Left Fork of Steer Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S CO 19 · Structure no. 00000000011A048

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/3 over Left Fork of Steer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 19/3 over Left Fork of Steer Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2038. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19/3
CrossesLeft Fork of Steer Creek
Location0.02 MI S CO 19
RouteCounty Highway 1903
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.82364, -80.92564
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic152 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19/3 over Left Fork of Steer Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19/3 over Left Fork of Steer Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 19/3 over Left Fork of Steer Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19/3 over Left Fork of Steer Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/3 over Left Fork of Steer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.